The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

€ 31,400
BMW 318d (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 31,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 318d (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
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 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
807 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 318d
807 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data