The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 52,500
€ 35,200
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.2 %
General
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 335d
309 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 335d
465 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 335d
12.17 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 335d
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
656 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 335d
656 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 335d
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
