The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 62,000
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M340i
€ 34,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M340i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.7
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
109.7
188
185.6 in
Length
188 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.61 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
G20
Generation
B8
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 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M340i
369 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M340i
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M340i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW M340i
34 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW M340i
524 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW M340i
132.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data