The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 84,200
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 84,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 Package is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
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 M DKG (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
183.9 in
Length
188 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DKZ*
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 5600 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
8.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
8.12 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
449 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data