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| Details | BMW - M3 | Volkswagen - Passat |
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| Brand | BMW | Volkswagen |
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| Model | M3 | Passat |
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| Generation | M3 (G80) | Passat Variant (B9) |
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| Modification | CS 3.0 (550 Hp) M xDrive M Steptronic | 1.5 TSI (204 Hp) eHybrid DSG |
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| Start Of Production | 2023 | March, 2024 |
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Performance
| Specs | BMW - M3 | Volkswagen - Passat |
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| Acceleration 0 100 Kmh | 3.4 sec | None |
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| Acceleration 0 62 Mph | 3.4 sec | None |
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| Max Speed | 302 km/h, Electronically limited 187.65 mph | 220 km/h 136.7 mph |
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| Acceleration 0 200 Kmh | 11.1 sec | None |
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Body & Dimensions
| Specs | BMW - M3 | Volkswagen - Passat |
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| Body Type | Sedan | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats | 5 | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 | 5 |
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| Length | 4795 mm 188.78 in. | 4917 mm 193.58 in. |
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| Width | 1918 mm 75.51 in. | 1849 mm 72.8 in. |
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| Width Including Mirrors | 2068 mm 81.42 in. | 2090 mm 82.28 in. |
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| Height | 1438 mm 56.61 in. | 1521 mm 59.88 in. |
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| Wheelbase | 2857 mm 112.48 in. | 2839 mm 111.77 in. |
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| Front Track | 1623 mm 63.9 in. | 1577-1585 mm 62.09 - 62.4 in. |
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| Rear Track | 1605 mm 63.19 in. | 1560-1574 mm 61.42 - 61.97 in. |
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| Front Overhang | 861 mm 33.9 in. | None |
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| Rear Overhang | 1077 mm 42.4 in. | None |
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| Min Turning Circle | 12.6 m 41.34 ft. | 12 m 39.37 ft. |
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| Ride Height Ground Clearance | 123 mm 4.84 in. | None |
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Fuel Consumption
| Specs | BMW - M3 | Volkswagen - Passat |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol / electricity |
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| Emission Standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6 EA |
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| Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp | 10.1-10.4 l/100 km 23.29 - 22.62 US mpg 27.97 - 27.16 UK mpg 9.9 - 9.62 km/l | 0.4 l/100 km 588.04 US mpg 706.2 UK mpg 250 km/l |
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| Co2 Emissions Wltp | 229-234 g/km | 8-9 g/km |
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Engine & Transmission
| Specs | BMW - M3 | Volkswagen - Passat |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine | PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) |
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| Power | 550 Hp @ 6250 rpm. | 150 Hp @ 5500-6000 rpm. |
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| Power Per Litre | 183.8 Hp/l | 100.1 Hp/l |
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| Torque | 650 Nm @ 2750-5950 rpm. 479.42 lb.-ft. @ 2750-5950 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. 184.39 lb.-ft. @ 1500-4000 rpm. |
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| Engine Layout | Front, Longitudinal | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Displacement | 2993 cm3 182.64 cu. in. | 1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in. |
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| Number Of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
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| Engine Configuration | Inline | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. | 74.5 mm 2.93 in. |
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| Piston Stroke | 90 mm 3.54 in. | 85.9 mm 3.38 in. |
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| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | None |
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| Number Of Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
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| Fuel Injection System | Direct injection | Direct injection |
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| Engine Aspiration | Twin-power turbo, Intercooler | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain | VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS | DOHC |
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt | None |
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| Engine Oil Specification | 0W-30 / BMW Longlife-12 FE | None |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode. |
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| Drive Wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
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| Front Suspension | Spring Strut, Wishbone | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link suspension | None |
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| Engine Systems | Start & Stop System Particulate filter | Start & Stop System Particulate filter |
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| Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox | 8 gears, automatic transmission M Steptronic | 6 gears, automatic transmission DSG |
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Brakes
| Specs | BMW - M3 | Volkswagen - Passat |
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| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear Brakes | Ventilated discs | Disc |
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| Steering Type | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires Size | Front wheel tires: 275/35 ZR19 100Y XL Rear wheel tires: 285/30 ZR20 99Y XL | 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19 |
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| Wheel Rims Size | Front wheel rims: 9.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 10.5J x 20 | 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19 |
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| Assisting Systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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Battery - Electric / Hybrid
| Specs | BMW - M3 | Volkswagen - Passat |
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| Rating | | |
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Weight & Capacity
| Specs | BMW - M3 | Volkswagen - Passat |
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| Weight To Power Ratio | 3.2 kg/Hp, 311.6 Hp/tonne | 8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight To Torque Ratio | 2.7 kg/Nm, 368.3 Nm/tonne | 5 kg/Nm, 198.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Kerb Weight | 1765 kg 3891.16 lbs. | 1763 kg 3886.75 lbs. |
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| Max Weight | 2245 kg 4949.38 lbs. | 2350 kg 5180.86 lbs. |
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| Max Load | 480 kg 1058.22 lbs. | 587 kg 1294.11 lbs. |
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| Trunk Boot Space Minimum | 480 l 16.95 cu. ft. | None |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 l 15.59 US gal | 12.98 UK gal | 45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal |
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| Max Roof Load | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. | 100 kg 220.46 lbs. |
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