The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 35,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.74 %
General
BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
141 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
23.22 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
824 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
824 mi
836 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).
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).
107 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
