The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 30,800
€ 43,200
€ 30,800
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 316i 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 3.6 V6.
BMW 316i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
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
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.07 %
General
BMW 316i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 316i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
642 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 316i
109.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
