The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 49,400
€ 26,200
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.97 %
General
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.16 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 335i
31 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
466 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 335i
466 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 335i
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
