The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 47,300
€ 43,200
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 330i is 6 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1445
1827
2068
1470
1820
2062
1827 mm
Width
1820 mm
2068 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1445 mm
Height
1470 mm
2851
4709
2712
4769
4709 mm
Length
4769 mm
2851 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1640 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
82 kg
4.76 %
General
BMW 330i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
G20
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
254 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 330i
254 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
400 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 330i
400 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 330i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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6.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
BMW 330i
6.46 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 330i
46 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
592 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 330i
592 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 330i
117.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
