The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 43,900
BMW 325d (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 47,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 325d (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.84 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data