The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 117,600
€ 44,300
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat GTE
56.1
73.9
80.2
57.3
72.1
82
73.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.1 in
Height
57.3 in
110.7
183.9
109.9
187.7
183.9 in
Length
187.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat GTE
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.61 %
General
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat GTE
F80
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat GTE
174 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
21 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
