The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 75,700
€ 33,900
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 9.6 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1424
1877
2037
1476
1832
2083
1877 mm
Width
1832 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1424 mm
Height
1476 mm
2812
4671
2786
4767
4671 mm
Length
4767 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1413 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
222 kg
13.58 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F80
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
3.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.85 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
449 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
557 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
