The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 31,400
BMW 318d (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
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 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
178.4 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 318d (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.53 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
807 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 318d
807 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 318d
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data