The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
F80
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data