The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.86 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F80
Generation
B7
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data