The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 117,600
€ 25,800
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 CS is 9.8 cm shorter, 5.7 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1424
1877
2037
1470
1820
2062
1877 mm
Width
1820 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1424 mm
Height
1470 mm
2812
4671
2712
4769
4671 mm
Length
4769 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
209 kg
12.59 %
General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F80
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
600 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
174 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
3.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.09 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
3.66 kg/bhp
12.09 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3 CS
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
439 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
549 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
