The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 69,800
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 47,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 TSI OPF
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.94 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data