The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 52,400
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330d
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.95 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330d
254 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330d
413 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

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

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 330d
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
681 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 330d
681 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 330d
107 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data