The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 15)
€ 56,900
€ 37,400
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
175 hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.71 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
19.71 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
51 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
12 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
292 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
946 mi
VW CC 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
