The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 37,300
€ 40,700
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.74 %
General
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.42 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
885 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
