The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 48,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 SCR.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
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 SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
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 SCR
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.35 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F80
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
174 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data