The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 44,600

€ 39,700

€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xi Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 24.7 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 9.8 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1418
1817
1989
1516
1832
2083
1817 mm
Width
1832 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1418 mm
Height
1516 mm
2760
4520
2786
4767
4520 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg

Weight Difference:
154 kg
8.88 %

General
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
254 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
300 NM
400 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.45 kg/bhp
BMW 330xi Touring
6.83 kg/bhp
8.45 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
61 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
28 mpg
61 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
19 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
384 mi
Range
892 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
384 mi
892 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
193.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
245 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
589 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1385 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L