The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 46,500
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 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 xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 330d
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 330d
557 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 330d
139.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data