The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 69,800
€ 27,500
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57
71.5
78.9
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.6 in
108.7
180.3
106.8
187.8
180.3 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
329 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
