The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 45,700
€ 43,200
€ 45,700
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 330e iPerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.76 %
General
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-A20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 330e iPerformance
249 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 330e iPerformance
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 330e iPerformance
15.36 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 330e iPerformance
124 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1341 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 330e iPerformance
1341 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 330e iPerformance
36 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
71 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330e iPerformance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
