The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 80,300
€ 30,500
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.3
73.9
80.2
57.5
72.1
82
73.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 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 SCR BlueMotion
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.45 %
General
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 SCR BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
424 mi
Range
991 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
