The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 32,600
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.84 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.7 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 330i
28 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 330i
472 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
107 kWh
BMW 330i
157.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
