The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 41,000

€ 48,600

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.3
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
178
109.8
188.1
178 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.3 %

General
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
237 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.79 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
490 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










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