The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 46,700
BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 330d BluePerformance
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.17 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

General

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
254 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
14.02 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
48 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
723 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data