The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 26,200

€ 75,700

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 9.8 cm longer, 5.7 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
1470
1820
2062
1424
1877
2037
1820 mm
Width
1877 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1470 mm
Height
1424 mm
2712
4769
2812
4671
4769 mm
Length
4671 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
136 kg
8.32 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
B7
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CAY*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
550 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
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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14.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.85 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
14.41 kg/bhp
3.85 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
66 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M3
54 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
1012 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 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
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data