The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 45,200

€ 35,700

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.23 %

General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
*CCZ*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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12.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.56 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 335i
24 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 335i
403 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 335i
183.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data