The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 56,900
€ 35,600
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 12.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI.
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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
188.9
176.9 in
Length
188.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
208 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.27 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
16.27 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
292 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
557 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
