The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 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 considerably. The BMW M3 CS is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.55 %
General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
