The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé M DKG (08 - 13) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 71,800
€ 45,800
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW CC 3.6 V6.
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
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
189.1
181.7 in
Length
189.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.7 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
296 hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
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8.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.92 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
20 mpg
26 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
329 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
329 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
225.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
