The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 35,600
€ 43,200
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
12.88 %
General
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
746 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
