The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 69,800
€ 35,500
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57
71.5
78.9
57.9
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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.3 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
329 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
836 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).
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).
107 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1237 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
