The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 117,600
€ 43,200
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 9.8 cm shorter, 5.7 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1424
1877
2037
1470
1820
2062
1877 mm
Width
1820 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1424 mm
Height
1470 mm
2812
4671
2712
4769
4671 mm
Length
4769 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
3.6 %
General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F80
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 3.6 V6
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW M3 CS
600 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
3.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
3.66 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3 CS
33 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
439 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
