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 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.1
73.9
80.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
110.7
183.9
106.8
187.8
183.9 in
Length
187.8 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.7 %
General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F80
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 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
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
