The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 71,800
€ 43,200
€ 71,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.1
73.9
80.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
110.7
183.9
106.8
187.8
183.9 in
Length
187.8 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.38 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 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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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
424 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
