The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 40,200

€ 48,200

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
55.8
71.5
78.3
60.1
73
82
71.5 in
Width
73 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
60.1 in
108.7
178
109.8
188.2
178 in
Length
188.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.74 %

General
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
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 3600 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
187 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
49 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
388 mi
Range
854 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
388 mi
854 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
191.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft