The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

€ 29,100
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,400
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) BMW 330d DPF
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 330d DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
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 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.34 %
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
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 TDI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BMP
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d DPF

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d DPF

 REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24.47 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
512 mi
BMW 330d DPF
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
152.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data