The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 51,500
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR is 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 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
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
72.1 in
Width
73.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 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
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.81 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
B8
Generation
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CUA*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
720 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
117.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data