The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 34,000
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 318d
€ 33,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.25 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 318d
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
715 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 318d
715 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data