The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 45,500
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330i
€ 35,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.37 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.7 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 330i
28 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
107 kWh
BMW 330i
157.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data