The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 43,900

€ 50,200

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 9.6 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
71.5
78.3
58.1
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
108.7
178.4
109.7
188
178.4 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %

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 automatic 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
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.81 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 330d
38 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 330d
611 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 330d
127.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 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
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data