The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 32,600
€ 66,000
€ 32,600
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 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
71.5
78.9
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.3
187.8 in
Length
180.3 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.7 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
BMP
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
36 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
836 mi
Range
316 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
