The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 39,300
€ 29,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 330d DPF
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
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.53 %
General
BMW 330d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
228 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
16.2 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
583 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 330d DPF
583 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
133.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
