The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 12)
€ 85,000
€ 34,500
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CSL is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 31 cm shorter, 7.5 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW M3 CSL
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
1365
1780
1980
1417
1855
2090
1780 mm
Width
1855 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1365 mm
Height
1417 mm
2729
4492
2711
4802
4492 mm
Length
4802 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2711 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
8.94 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
158 bhp
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
250 NM
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
9.63 kg/bhp
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
46 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
329 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
702 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
532 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
