The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 39,200
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
178.4 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.95 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d
194 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
145 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
BMW 325d
18.29 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325d
38 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 325d
611 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
127.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data