The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 50,600
BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 335d
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 50,600
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
56.5
Blueprint BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.97 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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 N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 335d
309 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 335d
465 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 335d
12.17 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 335d
44 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
656 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 335d
656 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
111 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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 335d
111 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 335d
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data