The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 117,600
€ 33,900
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 CS is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.1
73.9
80.2
58.1
72.1
82
73.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.1 in
Height
58.1 in
110.7
183.9
109.7
187.7
183.9 in
Length
187.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.89 %
General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F80
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
174 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
439 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
