Comparison BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (195 Hp) & Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | M3 | Passat |
| Generation: | M3 Convertible (E30) | Passat (B5.5) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (195 Hp) | 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.36 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 195 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 221 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec | 9.2 sec |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14Z | AWT |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5-3.9 l | |
| Coolant: | 7 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4703 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1746 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2703 mm |
| Front track: | 1414 mm | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm | 1515 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 303 l | 475 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 800 l | |
| Max weight: | 1720 kg | 1940 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1360 kg | 1539 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 11.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 650 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 6J x 15 |