The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 50,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 CS is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
183.9 in
Length
188 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
F80
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data