The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,800
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 42,000
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.41 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
152 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data