The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 29,800
€ 66,000
€ 29,800
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 7.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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
187.7
108.7
180.3
187.7 in
Length
180.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.04 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*DCZ*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
50 mpg
city
13 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
917 mi
Range
316 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
