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 12.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
53.7
70.1
78
55.8
73
82.3
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
53.7 in
Height
55.8 in
107.4
176.9
106.7
188.9
176.9 in
Length
188.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.45 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
