The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 40,900
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d Touring
€ 35,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
178.2 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.41 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
194 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
19.04 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 325d Touring
601 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
129.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft