The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 42,300
€ 71,800
€ 42,300
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 10.4 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
4775
2812
4671
4775 mm
Length
4671 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.19 %
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
6-speed manual 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
*DFH*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
8.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
8.34 kg/bhp
3.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
63 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M3
54 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
912 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
424 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).
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
92.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
