The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data