The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 68,000
€ 34,500
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 Coupé is 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
56.1
71
77.8
55.8
73
82.3
71 in
Width
73 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
181.7
106.7
188.9
181.7 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.62 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
E92
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*CBA*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
141 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.94 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
24.94 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
316 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
737 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
235 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
235 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
