The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 60,100
€ 41,200
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.76 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
292 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
