The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 117,600
€ 26,200
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
9.7 %
General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F80
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
600 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
174 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
3.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
3.66 kg/bhp
14.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
66 mpg
BMW M3 CS
33 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
439 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
