The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
€ 42,900
€ 31,700
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178.4
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.97 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW 330i
12.87 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 330i
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
522 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 330i
522 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 330i
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
