The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 46,400
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 TSI BMT is 3.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW M3 (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 TSI BMT
BMW M3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3
B8
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CJX*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data