The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335d Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 45,600
€ 27,500
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 335d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.6 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.4 %
General
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 335d
282 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335d
428 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 335d
12.71 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 335d
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 335d
565 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 335d
137.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
