The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 85,000
€ 33,600
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3448 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.46 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
24.99 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
329 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
821 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
