The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 71,800
€ 42,300
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 10.4 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1424
1877
2037
1476
1832
2083
1877 mm
Width
1832 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1424 mm
Height
1476 mm
2812
4671
2786
4775
4671 mm
Length
4775 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.19 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F80
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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3.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.34 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.75 kg/bhp
8.34 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW M3
32 mpg
63 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
424 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
912 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
