The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 46,000
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.72 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.76 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 325d
53 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
991 mi
BMW 325d
805 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 325d
90.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data