The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

€ 35,700
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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 DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

General

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
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 SCR BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DFH*
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 3500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 325d DPF
642 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data