The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 62,000
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M340i
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 62,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M340i is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.7
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
185.6 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.46 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
G20
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 M340i
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
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M340i
369 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M340i
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M340i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
10.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW M340i
10.43 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M340i
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW M340i
524 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 M340i
132.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data