The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)

€ 36,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 35,300
 BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07) BMW 325d DPF
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d DPF
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
72.1
82
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
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 SCR BMT (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d DPF
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 SCR BMT
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*DFH*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17.74 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
976 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data