The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 43,200
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 3.6 V6
€ 39,800
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.46 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*BWS*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Performance

VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
454 mi
Range
864 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
864 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data