The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335d Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 45,600
€ 44,300
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.3
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
178.4
109.9
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.64 %
General
BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 335d
282 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 335d
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 335d
12.71 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 335d
35 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 335d
565 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 335d
137.9 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
