The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 80,300
€ 32,000
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
73.9
80.2
58.1
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
110.7
183.9
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.38 %
General
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F80
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
424 mi
Range
894 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
