The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 34,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
73.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.1 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
183.9 in
Length
187.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.58 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F80
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data