The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 31,400
BMW 318d (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 35,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 318d (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 318d (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.46 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.53 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
807 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 318d
807 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
107 kWh
BMW 318d
96.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data