The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 39,200
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 38,600
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

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 TSI OPF.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 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 TSI OPF 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 TSI OPF
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.96 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325d
194 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325d
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 325d
611 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 325d
127.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data