The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 32,000
 BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 320d DPF
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 320d DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320d DPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
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 DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320d DPF
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.94 %
BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M47
BMP
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320d DPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
107 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data