The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 45,300
€ 30,400
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.76 %
General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.86 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 335i
27 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW 335i
450 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 335i
164.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
