The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 85,000
€ 32,700
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 30.7 cm shorter, 7.5 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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
4799
4492 mm
Length
4799 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2711 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1513 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.46 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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 Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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 Passat CC 1.8 TSI
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
250 NM
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 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 Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
329 mi
Range
596 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
532 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
