The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 32,900
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘ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 BMT is 3.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (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 BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
187.7 in
Length
183.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.73 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
B8
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
*DFG*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.8 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 BMT
92.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data