The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 Competition Package is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
73.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
183.9 in
Length
187.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.58 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F80
Generation
B8
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT 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
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data