The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 30,400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 43,900
 BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.76 %
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
BMP
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 330d
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
611 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data