The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 39,700
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 328i
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 328i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.01 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
107 kWh
BMW 328i
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data