The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 51,300
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 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 Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 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 BlueTDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.52 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.57 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 340i
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW 340i
513 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 340i
130.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data