The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 71,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
183.9 in
Length
188 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.82 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
406 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
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 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
27 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
328 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data