The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 42,900
€ 34,800
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.18 %
General
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
242 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
14.67 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
665 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
665 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
117.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
