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 12.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
710 lb
18.87 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
