The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 43,200
€ 39,000
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 325i.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325i
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 325i
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325i
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*BWS*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
454 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
