The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 29,100
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,200
 BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.85 %
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
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 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
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 TDI BMT
138 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24.47 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data