The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 46,100
BMW 335i Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 335i
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 46,100
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 335i Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 335i Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 335i Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.37 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-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 1200 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.57 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
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 335i
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 335i
518 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 335i
136.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data