The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 38,400

€ 45,800

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.3
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
178
109.8
188.1
178 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.74 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
187 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
153 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.35 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
33 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
544 mi
Range
789 mi
BMW 325i Touring
544 mi
789 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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 Touring
136.5 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft