The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 34,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
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 xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
109.7
188
178.4 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

BMW 325i
VW Passat 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
*DSR*
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 3600 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
150 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data