The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 33,500
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 29,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.77 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 318d
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 318d
677 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 318d
115.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1252 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data