The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 69,800
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 29,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
180.3 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
9.87 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data