The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 69,800
€ 32,000
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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
187.7
180.3 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
14.17 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
329 mi
Range
894 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
