The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
€ 41,200
€ 32,900
€ 41,200
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 23.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1421
1817
1989
1476
1832
2083
1817 mm
Width
1832 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1421 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4531
2786
4767
4531 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1598 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.26 %
General
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six petrol 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
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
270 NM
340 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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7.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.8 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
7.6 kg/bhp
10.8 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 325i
34 mpg
63 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
477 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
622 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
