The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 43,200
€ 69,800
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
71.5
78.9
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.3
187.8 in
Length
180.3 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.29 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*BWS*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
454 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
225.5 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
