The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 69,800
€ 33,800
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
57
71.5
78.9
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
180.3
109.7
188
180.3 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.58 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
E90
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
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
329 mi
Range
774 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
