The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 52,500
€ 30,500
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.01 %
General
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 335d
309 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335d
465 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 335d
12.17 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 335d
44 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
656 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 335d
656 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 335d
111 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
