The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 42,000
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 5.4 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
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.43 %
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 B47
*BWS*
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
295 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
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 320d
19 mpg
city
49 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
454 mi
Range
885 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
885 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
