The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 38,700
€ 34,800
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 24.9 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1817
1989
1470
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4520
2712
4769
4520 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1591 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.69 %
General
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 bhp
168 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi
250 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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7.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
7.6 kg/bhp
9.47 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 325xi
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
395 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
539 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
