The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 44,000
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) BMW 330xd DPF
€ 39,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330xd DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.31 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
228 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xd DPF

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
16.68 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
474 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
474 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
164.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330xd DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data