The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 80,300
€ 29,100
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
73.9
80.2
57.9
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
110.7
183.9
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 TDI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.85 %
General
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 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
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
424 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
