The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 75,700
€ 30,400
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 9.8 cm shorter, 5.7 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
1424
1877
2037
1470
1820
2062
1877 mm
Width
1820 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1424 mm
Height
1470 mm
2812
4671
2712
4769
4671 mm
Length
4769 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.36 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F80
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
138 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
320 NM
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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3.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.45 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.85 kg/bhp
11.45 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
60 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
449 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
