The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 75,700
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
106.8
187.8
110.7
183.9
187.8 in
Length
183.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.06 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
B7
Generation
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*BWS*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
406 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
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
454 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
