The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 43,800
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 330xi
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330xi 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 BMT.
BMW 330xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.68 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330xi
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330xi
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330xi
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
13.74 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 330xi
29 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 330xi
490 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
151.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330xi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data