The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
180.3 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.75 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
13 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data