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 3.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.76 %

General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data