The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 43,200
€ 33,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182
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 TDI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.73 %
General
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
VW Passat 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 328i
127 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
