The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 34,600
€ 75,700
€ 34,600
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 is 9.6 cm longer, 4.5 cm narrower and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
BMW M3
1544 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.57 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
B8
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DSR*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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10.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.85 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
10.43 kg/bhp
3.85 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M3
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
976 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
566 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
