The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 41,800
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 37,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.14 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
754 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data