The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
€ 33,900
€ 35,300
€ 33,900
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
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
187.7
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
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.49 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DSR*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
954 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
88.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 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
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
