The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 48,600
€ 33,600
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
9.86 %
General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.16 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 335i
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
466 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 335i
466 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 335i
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
