The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 11)
€ 60,100
€ 33,300
€ 60,100
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 12.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat 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
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 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.26 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.2 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
26.2 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
12 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
292 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
791 mi
VW Passat 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
