The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 10)
€ 136,900

€ 35,400

€ 136,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3380 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.49 %

General
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
444 hp
197 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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7.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
BMW M3 GTS
7.97 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3 GTS
19 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
308 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW M3 GTS
308 mi
551 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3 GTS
240.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 GTS
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
606 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data