Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320d (150 Hp) & Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.5 TDI (180 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | Passat |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | Passat (B5) |
| Engine / modification: | 320d (150 Hp) | 2.5 TDI (180 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 150 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 221 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 8.7 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 370 Nm/1500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M47D20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.3 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 19.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4703 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1746 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2703 mm |
| Front track: | 1481 mm | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1488 mm | 1515 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 475 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 745 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | The depreciated rack |
| Max weight: | 1915 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1415 kg | 1625 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7J x 16 |