The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 46,500

€ 36,800

€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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
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
178.4
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
3629 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.58 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 330d
15.71 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 330d
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
557 mi
Range
754 mi
BMW 330d
557 mi
754 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 330d
139.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1221 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data