The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 30,400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 37,800
 BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d DPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d DPF
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.86 %
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BMP
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data