The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

€ 34,600
BMW 325i (07 - 08) BMW 325i
€ 32,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 325i (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 325i (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.82 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

General

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data