The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 52,500
 BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 335d
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 335d.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 335d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 335d
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.09 %
BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 335d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 335d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
BMP
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
309 hp
BMW 335d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 335d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 335d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335d

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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
BMW 335d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 335d
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
656 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
656 mi
BMW 335d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 335d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 335d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data