The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

€ 69,800
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 32,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
180.3 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

General

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
14 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data