The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 33,500
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 DSG (10 - 12)
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 DSG (10 - 12)
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
3508 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.48 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

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 dual clutch 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
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318d
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 318d
677 mi
821 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 318d
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1188 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data