The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)

€ 34,100
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 84,200
 BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 34,100
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 SCR is 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 Competition Package
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
72.1 in
Width
73.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
188 in
Length
183.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 Competition Package
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 Competition Package
B8
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DSR*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 Competition Package
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
59 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
917 mi
449 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data