The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

€ 42,900
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) BMW 330d BluePerformance
€ 32,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
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 BluePerformance (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.73 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

BMW 330d BluePerformance
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
*DFG*
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance

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
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
14.67 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
665 mi
912 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data