The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

€ 44,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 69,800
 BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 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 7.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
188 in
Length
180.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.82 %
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*DFH*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19.28 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
48 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data