The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 39,700
€ 35,500
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 14.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1429
1811
2031
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4624
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.46 %
General
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 328i
242 bhp
175 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 328i
350 NM
380 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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6.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 kg/bhp
BMW 328i
6.22 kg/bhp
8.91 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 328i
45 mpg
54 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
592 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
