The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,600
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 84,200
 BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 38,600
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 4.1 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 DSG (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 DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
188 in
Length
183.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 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
*DKZ*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
187 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

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

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
18.04 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
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
651 mi
449 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
119.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 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
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data