The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 43,300
BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11) BMW 330i
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.57 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 330i
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 330i
477 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 330i
155.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data