The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 47,900
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 47,900
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.38 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.52 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 330i
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 330i
632 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data