The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 41,400
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) BMW 330d DPF
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.72 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
228 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
16.34 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
32 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 330d DPF
512 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
152.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1202 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data