The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)

€ 36,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 84,200
 BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
187.8 in
Length
183.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
3629 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.66 %
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
B7
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CFG*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.6 lb/hp
8.12 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
449 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data