The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 52,500
€ 34,300
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
56.5
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.02 %
General
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 335d
309 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335d
465 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 335d
12.17 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 335d
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
656 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 335d
656 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 335d
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
