The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,500
€ 47,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
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
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.8 %
General
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
120 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
42 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
677 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 318d DPF
677 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
115.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
