The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 12) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 34,500
€ 85,000
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 31 cm longer, 7.5 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CSL
1417
1855
2090
1365
1780
1980
1855 mm
Width
1780 mm
2090 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1417 mm
Height
1365 mm
2711
4802
2729
4492
4802 mm
Length
4492 mm
2711 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CSL
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
8.94 %
General
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CSL
3C/35
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
*CDA*
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
158 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CSL
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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9.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
9.63 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
46 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
702 mi
Range
329 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
702 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CSL
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
459 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
532 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
