The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)

€ 47,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 84,200
 BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,200

ⓘ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 OPF is 3.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
72.1 in
Width
73.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 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 OPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.91 %
BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DNU*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
268 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
13.57 lb/hp
8.12 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
595 mi
449 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
130.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data