The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 117,600
€ 32,600
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.85 %
General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
F80
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
174 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
439 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
