The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 69,800
 BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1447
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
1817
2005
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1470 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
2761
4580
4769 mm
Length
4580 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2150 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
81 kg
4.76 %
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*CDG*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
400 NM
BMW M3

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
24 mpg
BMW M3
9.3 kg
city
17 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
303 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
225.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data