The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,800
BMW 330d (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 47,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 TSI OPF
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 330d (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.42 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.67 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 330d
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 330d
665 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 330d
117.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data