The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
€ 30,000
€ 31,100
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.03 %
General
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d DPF
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
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
141 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.72 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
23.53 lb/hp
26.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
807 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 318d DPF
807 mi
797 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
96.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
