The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 117,600

€ 40,700

€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 9.6 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1424
1877
2037
1476
1832
2083
1877 mm
Width
1832 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1424 mm
Height
1476 mm
2812
4671
2786
4767
4671 mm
Length
4767 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
2.77 %

General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F80
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW M3 CS
600 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
174 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
3.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
3.66 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW M3 CS
33 mpg
58 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
439 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
606 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
586 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data