The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 35,700
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.49 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 325d DPF
642 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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