The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 37,800
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.4 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
131.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1202 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data