The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 43,200
€ 29,500
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318d DPF
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
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
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318d DPF
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.59 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318d DPF
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318d DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
*BWS*
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
454 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
