The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 40,800

€ 44,200

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 335i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.46 %

General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.75 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 335i
25 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
408 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 335i
408 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 335i
181.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data