The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 33,800
€ 71,800
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF is 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
58.1
72.1
82
56.1
73.9
80.2
72.1 in
Width
73.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.1 in
109.7
188
110.7
183.9
188 in
Length
183.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.04 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
B8
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DPC*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
406 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
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.38 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
774 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
328 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
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
