The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 66,000
€ 43,200
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
57
71.5
78.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
180.3
106.8
187.8
180.3 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.45 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
316 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
