The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 30,000
BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 318d DPF
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 TDI SCR BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
12.55 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
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 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
141 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data