The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 33,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.59 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
174 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data