The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 130,000
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) BMW M3 CRT
€ 44,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 CRT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
108.7
181.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
181.7 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
180 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CRT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
308 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data