The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

€ 32,900
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 75,700
 BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700

ⓘ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 2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (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 BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 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
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.27 %
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
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
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
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

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data