The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 12) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 34,500
€ 56,900
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
54
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.8 in
Height
54 in
106.7
189.1
107.5
176.9
189.1 in
Length
176.9 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.12 %
General
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
*CDA*
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
158 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
21.22 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
38 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
30 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
292 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
702 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
253.8 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
