The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 84,200
€ 35,200
€ 84,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.3
73.9
80.2
58.1
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
110.7
183.9
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
General
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
F80
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.8 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
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
8.12 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
28 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
449 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
449 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 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).
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
