The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 37,900
BMW 318d (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 318d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.95 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
G20
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 318d
578 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data