The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 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 TSI OPF 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 TSI OPF
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.94 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data