The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 51,500
€ 35,700
€ 51,500
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 SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
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
109.7
188
108.7
178
188 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.52 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CUA*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
16.09 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
720 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
720 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 SCR
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
