The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 56,900
€ 33,300
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
54
70.1
78
55.8
73
82.3
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54 in
Height
55.8 in
107.5
176.9
106.7
189.1
176.9 in
Length
189.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.17 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
148 hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
41 mpg
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
12 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
292 mi
Range
763 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
763 mi
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
108 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
