The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 46,500
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 33,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.07 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
BMW 330d
15.71 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 330d
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 330d
557 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 330d
139.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data