The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 47,400

€ 44,600

€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
178.4
109.7
188
178.4 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %

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

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

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

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.67 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 335i
24 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
403 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 335i
403 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 335i
183.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data