The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Pack M DKG (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 84,200
BMW M3 Competition Pack M DKG (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Pack
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 84,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 Pack is 9.8 cm shorter, 5.7 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW M3 Competition Pack
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1431
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Pack M DKG (16 - 18)
1877
2037
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1877 mm
Width
1820 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1431 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Pack M DKG (16 - 18)
2812
4671
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
4671 mm
Length
4769 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Competition Pack
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1598 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
BMW M3 Competition Pack M DKG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.26 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW M3 Competition Pack
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F80
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Pack
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Pack
444 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Pack
550 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Pack
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Pack

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
3.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.8 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Competition Pack
3.68 kg/bhp
10.8 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Pack
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW M3 Competition Pack
34 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25 mpg
city
9.2 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
449 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW M3 Competition Pack
449 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Pack
157.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Pack
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data