The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 51,300
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 40,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.51 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.57 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 340i
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 340i
513 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 340i
130.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data