The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 35,300
€ 26,200
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 24.9 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
1817
1989
1470
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4520
2712
4769
4520 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.31 %
General
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
400 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 kg/bhp
BMW 325d DPF
8.25 kg/bhp
14.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
66 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
44 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
592 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
131.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
