The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 41,100
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 328i
548 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data