The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
183.9 in
Length
187.8 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.73 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F80
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
20 mpg
city
20.2 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
424 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data