The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 63,300

€ 44,400

€ 63,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M340i Touring is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
56.7
71.9
81.4
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.7 in
Height
59.7 in
112.2
185.6
106.8
187.8
185.6 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
3.91 %

General
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
G21
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW M340i Touring
369 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW M340i Touring
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M340i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
BMW M340i Touring
11.02 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M340i Touring
33 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
509 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW M340i Touring
509 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW M340i Touring
136.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft