The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d (15 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 31,900
BMW 316d (15 - 15) BMW 316d
€ 29,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 316d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 316d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 316d (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.43 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

BMW 316d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 316d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 316d
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 316d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.91 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
908 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data