The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 an inch lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat GTE
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
73.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
183.9 in
Length
187.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat GTE
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.51 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat GTE
F80
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
20 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data