The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)

€ 31,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,800
 BMW 325d (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 31,300
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 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.82 %
BMW 325d (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
B8
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 manual 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 N57
*DSR*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
976 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data