The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 38,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
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
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.17 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d
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
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
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
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 320d
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
454 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
805 mi
BMW 320d
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d
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
