The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

€ 36,500
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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 325xi (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data