Comparison Volkswagen Passat (B6) 2.0 TDI 16V (140 Hp) PDE DSG & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Passat | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Passat (B6) | 3 Series Coupe (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 TDI 16V (140 Hp) PDE DSG | 323 Ci (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | 14.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.281 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 140 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 206 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.8 sec | 9.0 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BKP | M52B25 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1968 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 18.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4765 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1757 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1991 mm | |
| Height: | 1472 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2709 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1551 mm | 1478 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 114 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 14.4 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 12.6 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 10.8 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 965 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1091 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 485 l | 440 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1011 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2090 kg | 1870 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1401 kg | 1370 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 215/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 | R16 |