The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

€ 37,100
BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 318d BluePerformance
€ 31,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
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 Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

General

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 BluePerformance
141 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
23.53 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
824 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
824 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data