The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 37,500

€ 40,000

€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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
71.7
81.2
55.9
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
106.8
187.8
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
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.42 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 N57
*CFG*
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.79 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
754 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data