The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 48,300

€ 45,200

€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178.2
109.7
187.7
178.2 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %

General
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
242 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
16.31 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
549 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 330d Touring
549 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
141.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft