The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 35,500
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 23.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1817
1989
1470
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4531
2712
4769
4531 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
2115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
6.37 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
268 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330i
268 bhp
175 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330i
320 NM
380 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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6.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 kg/bhp
BMW 330i
6.21 kg/bhp
8.91 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 330i
34 mpg
54 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
472 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 330i
472 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
