The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 69,800
€ 31,600
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 1.5 TSI OPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
58.1
72.1
82
57
71.5
78.9
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
109.7
188
108.7
180.3
188 in
Length
180.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.17 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*DPC*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.23 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
774 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
225.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
