The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 34,900
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) BMW 318d BluePerformance
€ 44,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.18 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
141 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
23.22 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
824 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
824 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data