The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 38,600
BMW 328i (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 328i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 328i (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 328i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
12.55 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 328i
583 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 328i
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data