The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 46,000
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 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 (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F30
Generation
B7
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.76 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 325d
53 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW 325d
805 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 325d
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data