The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

€ 45,700
BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 330e iPerformance
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.25 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

General

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330e iPerformance

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 330e iPerformance
15.36 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 330e iPerformance
124 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1341 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 330e iPerformance
1341 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 330e iPerformance
36 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
71 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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