The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 44,400
BMW 335d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 335d DPF
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 335d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 335d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.9
Blueprint BMW 335d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 335d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 335d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 335d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.17 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 335d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 335d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 335d DPF
282 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335d DPF
428 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 335d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW 335d DPF
12.94 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 335d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg  ( 39 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 335d DPF
39 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
26 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
565 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 335d DPF
565 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 335d DPF
137.9 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 335d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data