The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 85,000
€ 40,800
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1707 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
322 kg
18.86 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
350 NM
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.77 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
5.77 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
28 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
329 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
532 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
