The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 40,000
€ 43,200
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
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
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.51 %
General
BMW 325d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 325d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.66 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 325d
125.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
