The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 62,000
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M340i
€ 35,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 TDI BMT
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
10.66 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M340i
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
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M340i
369 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M340i
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M340i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
BMW M340i
10.43 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW M340i
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW M340i
524 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
BMW M340i
132.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data