The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 34,800
€ 35,700
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d DPF
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
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d DPF
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.57 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d 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 TDI BMT
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BMR
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
821 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
