The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 47,900
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 32,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.35 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.52 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 330i
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 330i
632 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 330i
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data