The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 28,700
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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.
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1424
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
1877
2037
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1832
2083
1877 mm
Width
1832 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1424 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
2812
4671
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2786
4767
4671 mm
Length
4767 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
240 kg
14.68 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
123 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
3.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.85 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data