The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 44,200
€ 71,800
€ 44,200
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 slightly. The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is 9.6 cm longer, 4.5 cm narrower and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
1476
1832
2083
1424
1877
2037
1832 mm
Width
1877 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1476 mm
Height
1424 mm
2786
4767
2812
4671
4767 mm
Length
4671 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
1721 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
7.32 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
B8
Generation
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CUA*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
500 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
7.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
7.26 kg/bhp
3.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
51 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M3
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
746 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
539 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
