The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
€ 136,900
€ 37,100
€ 136,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 TDI.
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
54.6
71
77.8
55.8
73
82.3
71 in
Width
73 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.6 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
182.9
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 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3587 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.37 %
General
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
444 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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7.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
BMW M3 GTS
7.97 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3 GTS
19 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
308 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW M3 GTS
308 mi
680 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW M3 GTS
240.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
606 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
