The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 46,500
€ 43,200
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
BMW 330d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.18 %
General
BMW 330d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 3.6 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 330d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 330d
15.71 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 330d
35 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
557 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 330d
557 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 330d
139.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
