BMW M3 vs Volkswagen Passat Comparison

    BMW M3

    Volkswagen Passat

    2024 BMW
    M3
    vs
    2024 Volkswagen
    Passat
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the medium category, between scores of NaN and NaN.
    0.0
    8.3
    NA
    0.0
    Based on the BMW M3 COMPETITION TOURING M xDRIVE
    Based on the Volkswagen Passat
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    566 to 614 km
    66L
    475 to 535 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $153,500 - $249,900
    $48,990 - $67,790
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fearsomely fast on road and track
    • Extra wagon practicality
    • Still comfortable enough to use as a family car
    Misses
    • Options get expensive, fast
    • Aggressive looks still aren't to all tastes
    • We've had to wait so long!
    NA

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Metallic Paint (+$900)
    • Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)

    Colours Available

    Non-metallic paint (no cost)

    • Alpine White
    • Sao Paulo Yellow

    Metallic paint (no cost)

    • Black Sapphire
    • M Portimao Blue
    • M Toronto Red
    • M Isle of Man Green
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • Skyscraper Grey
    • Aventurine Red

    BMW Individual paint

    • Dravit Grey ($2500)
    • Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
    • Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    29931984
    Size (L)
    3.0L2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 6TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2416
    Power
    353kW - 405kW162kW - 206kW
    Power RPM
    62504500 - 5600
    Torque
    550Nm - 650Nm350Nm
    Torque RPM
    2650 - 27501500 - 1700
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.39.3 - 9.6

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