The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 36,500
€ 40,700
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 24.7 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 325xi
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
4520
2786
4767
4520 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.06 %
General
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six petrol 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
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325xi
250 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
7.51 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 325xi
31 mpg
58 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
426 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
837 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
606 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
