The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 37,500
€ 47,300
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 335i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 335i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
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
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 335i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.63 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 335i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 335i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CFG*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 335i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.79 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 335i
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
754 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
432 mi
BMW 335i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
