The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 29,800
€ 43,200
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW 316d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.36 %
General
BMW 316d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 316d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.53 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 316d
52 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
843 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 316d
843 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 316d
92.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
