The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 46,000
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.16 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.76 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325d
53 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 325d
805 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 325d
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data