The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

€ 41,800
BMW 330d (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 31,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 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 330d (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 330d (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.65 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

General

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.67 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 330d
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 330d
665 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 330d
117.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data