The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
€ 38,600
€ 31,300
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
24.92 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
529 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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).
107 kWh
BMW 325i
140.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
