The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 37,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.91 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
754 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1235 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data