The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 26,200
€ 66,000
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT 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 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
1470
1820
2062
1447
1817
2005
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1470 mm
Height
1447 mm
2712
4769
2761
4580
4769 mm
Length
4580 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
181 kg
10.77 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*CAY*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
14.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
14.41 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
66 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M3
54 mpg
city
16 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
1012 mi
Range
316 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
235 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
