The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 42,300

€ 75,700

€ 42,300
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 considerably. The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR is 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
58.1
72.1
82
56.1
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
109.7
188
110.7
183.9
188 in
Length
183.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.58 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
B8
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DFH*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
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
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
18.39 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
912 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data