The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 45,700

€ 44,600

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330e iPerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %

General
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-A20
Engine Code
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330e iPerformance
249 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 330e iPerformance
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 330e iPerformance
15.36 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 330e iPerformance
124 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1341 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 330e iPerformance
1341 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
36 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 330e iPerformance
36 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
71 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data