The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
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 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
109.7
188
183.9 in
Length
188 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.49 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
F80
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 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 1.5 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data