The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 38,700
€ 43,200
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.06 %
General
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
395 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
