The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 130,000
€ 44,300
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat GTE
55.7
71.5
78.9
57.3
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
181.7
109.9
187.7
181.7 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat GTE
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.9 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat GTE
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat GTE
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat GTE
180 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
308 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
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).
32.2 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
