The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 49,200
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 37,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.49 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 340i
31 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
754 mi
BMW 340i
460 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 340i
145.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data