The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 35,500
€ 37,800
€ 35,500
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 23.8 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
1470
1820
2062
1421
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2712
4769
2760
4531
4769 mm
Length
4531 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
1559 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.56 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFG*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 325d
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
430 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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8.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
8.91 kg/bhp
7.96 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
54 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 325d
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
836 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
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).
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
107 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
561 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
