The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 36,300
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 318d
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 36,300
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 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 xDrive (13 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.07 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
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
141 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 318d
754 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
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data