Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan 2.0 TDI-CR DPF 170HP manual vs BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90 320d EfficientDynamics 163HP manual

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Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan, model available from 2005 to 2010.
It has 2.0 TDI-CR DPF 170HP diesel engine produced from 2009 to 2010.
Drive on the front axle has manual, 6 speed gearbox.

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BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90, model available from 2004 to 2013.
It has 320d EfficientDynamics 163HP diesel engine produced from 2011 to 2011.
Drive on the rear axle has manual, 6 speed gearbox.

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16 reasons for Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan 2.0 TDI-CR DPF 170KM manual in comparison to BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90 320d EfficientDynamics 163HP manual

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Maximal power

170 > 163 hp

The horsepower is a feature that majority of car fans pay the biggest attention to. In this comparison, it is the Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan which has by 7 horsepower more in comparison to the BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90, which makes this vehicle a bit better in terms of high speed. Having more horsepower the Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan 2.0 TDI-CR DPF 170HP manual will also provide somewhat more efficiency in specific gears.

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Maximal torque

350 > 341 Nm

Maximum torque of the Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan 2.0 TDI-CR DPF 170HP manual is 9 Nm greater than the BMW. Because of this, the Volkswagen Passat B6 will accelerate slightly swifter and be better to overtake other cars. Appropriate use of the flexibility of the engine will also make that the Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan 2.0 TDI-CR DPF 170HP manual will use on average less fuel per 100 kilometers.

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Urban consumption

7.2 > 7.7 l

The Volkswagen Passat B6 burns up of 7 % diesel less in the city than the BMW. The Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan 2.0 TDI-CR DPF 170HP manual, as a representative of large family cars class, uses of 3.4 l/100Km less than the medium level in its class. The average fuel consumption in the “middle” segment equals to 10.6 l/100Km.

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Maximal torque RPM

1,795 > 2,005 revolutions/minute

A wider range and a lower value of rotations at which the highest torque is reached has an impact on an engine’s effectiveness and dynamism. However, to get a whole view on an engine efficiency, it is always worth to check a torque graph.

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Width

1,822 > 1,819 mm

The width of the car influences on passanger's inner room and driving stability. The Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan is 3 mm wider in relation to the BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90 320d EfficientDynamics 163HP manual. It is often clearly felt by those sitting in front, who have more room for their elbows.

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Range

1,250 > 1,145 km

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Fuel tank

70 > 62 l

In the aspect of fuel tank size it is the Volkswagen Passat B6 that can carry 8 liters more fuel than the BMW. The medium fuel container size in the mid-size segment, from which the Volkswagen Passat B6 comes from, is 63 liters, whereas in large family cars class (represented by the BMW 3-Series E90) it equals 63 l.

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Urban range

946 > 840 km

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Extra-urban range

1,522 > 1,400 km

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Length

4,765 > 4,520 mm

The Volkswagen is 5 % longer than the BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90 320d EfficientDynamics 163HP manual. The length of the vehicle is important in respect of driving comfort and space in the boot. The Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan preasumbly will be offering to it's users more room for legs. At the same time the Volkswagen will be better driven but the BMW will be a slightly easier to park because of shorter length of the body.

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Rear track

1,553 > 1,513 mm

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Model release date

2005 > 2004

Given that the BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90's production started only 1 year prior to the Volkswagen Passat B6, the gap between technology used in both vehicles shouldn’t be really big, however, the Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan might feature a bit more modern solutions applied in it.

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Height

1,472 > 1,419 mm

If you are a tall man or you happen to carry in the trunk thinks of big size, the Volkswagen Passat B6, which is by 4 percent higher than the BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90 320d EfficientDynamics 163HP manual, is appropriate pick for you. However, presented cars do not vary much it the aspect of its height and it should not be much noticeable.

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Maximal power RPM

2,500 > 4,000 revolutions/minute

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Front track

1,555 > 1,500 mm

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Curb weight

1,534 > 1,405 kg

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Average consumption

5.3 > 5.6 l

The BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90 320d EfficientDynamics 163HP manual uses 5 % fewer in the combined cycle in comparison to the Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan 2.0 TDI-CR DPF 170HP manual. The difference in the amount of 5 % is not significant. However during a longer period of time it would give a considerable reduction of costs.

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Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.3 > 8.6 s

A little difference that amounts to 0.3 s indicates that the Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan is the worst car of these two presented. In the „large family cars segment, being represented by the Volkswagen Passat B6, the average acceleration to 100km/h is 9.9 s and is by 1.3 s lower than this of Volkswagen car.

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Top speed

225 > 223 km/h

The top velocity possible to be reached by the BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90 is higher as compared to this of the Volkswagen Passat B6 which allows to drive the same distance on the highway faster. The difference at the level of 2 kilometers/hour is small and is imperceptible in everyday driving.

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Extra-urban consumption

4.4 > 4.6 l

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Wheelbase

2,768 > 2,714 mm

BMW 3-Series E90 has 2 % longer wheelbase in comparison to the Volkswagen. A longer wheelbase gives more stable and comfortable ride, especially when driving fast. It also gives more storage space. However, cars with a longer wheelbase are not as maneuverable as those with a shorter wheelbase.

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Engine capacity

1,994 > 1,968 cc

The BMW 3-Series E90 Limousine E90 320d EfficientDynamics 163HP manual has by 26 cc larger engine displacement in comparison to the Volkswagen. This may have a little impact as far as acceleration is concerned, as both figures does not differ much.

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