The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 39,200
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 39,200
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.54 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 325d
194 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325d
38 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 325d
611 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 325d
127.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data