The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 43,200
€ 40,000
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325d
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325d
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.51 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325d
B7
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*BWS*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 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 325d
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
454 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
