The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 43,000
€ 34,800
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.09 %
General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.86 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 335i
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
408 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 335i
408 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 335i
181.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
