The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 136,900
BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10) BMW M3 GTS
€ 34,700
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 136,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 GTS is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
54.6
Blueprint BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)
71
77.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
73
82.3
71 in
Width
73 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.6 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)
108.7
182.9
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
106.7
188.9
182.9 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.82 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

General

BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
444 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 GTS

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
7.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
BMW M3 GTS
7.97 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 GTS
19 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
308 mi
Range
805 mi
BMW M3 GTS
308 mi
805 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
111 kWh
BMW M3 GTS
240.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
606 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data