The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 84,200
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 25,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 84,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 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 M DKG (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.26 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F80
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
8.12 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
28 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
449 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
157.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data