The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)
€ 45,000

€ 34,800

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 328i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
61
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
61 in
110.6
182
106.7
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3547 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.52 %

General
BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
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 Touring
242 hp
138 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 328i Touring
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.7 lb/hp
BMW 328i Touring
15.35 lb/hp
25.7 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
541 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 328i Touring
541 mi
836 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 Touring
130.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft