The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
€ 85,000
€ 33,100
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.52 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
329 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
777 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
