The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 66,000
€ 30,500
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57
71.5
78.9
57.5
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
180.3
109.7
187.7
180.3 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.26 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
13 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
316 mi
Range
991 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
235 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
