The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 71,800
€ 34,700
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.1
73.9
80.2
58.1
72.1
82
73.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.1 in
Height
58.1 in
110.7
183.9
109.7
187.7
183.9 in
Length
187.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.98 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F80
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
424 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
