The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 30,000

€ 44,200

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 24.7 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1421
1817
1989
1476
1832
2083
1817 mm
Width
1832 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1421 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4520
2786
4767
4520 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1721 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
216 kg
12.55 %

General
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
141 bhp
237 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
300 NM
500 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 kg/bhp
BMW 318d DPF
10.67 kg/bhp
7.26 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
807 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 318d DPF
807 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
539 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
586 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data