The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 44,600
€ 69,800
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 2.9 cm taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
1476
1832
2083
1447
1817
2005
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1476 mm
Height
1447 mm
2786
4775
2761
4580
4775 mm
Length
4580 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.82 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
B8
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*DFH*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
8.74 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
58 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3
49 mpg
city
17 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
837 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
837 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
225.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
100.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
