The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 48,800
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 340i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.49 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.06 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 340i
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 340i
574 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 340i
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data