The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 40,000
BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 40,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
185.4 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.2 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
G20
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.79 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 318d
56 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 318d
592 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data