The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 43,900
BMW 325d (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 325d (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.11 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.66 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data