The Comparative Analysis :

VW CC 2.0 TSI (12 - 14) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

€ 35,600
VW CC 2.0 TSI (12 - 14) VW CC 2.0 TSI
€ 85,000
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 35,600
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 2.0 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
55.8
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TSI (12 - 14)
73
82.3
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.8 in
Height
53.7 in
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TSI (12 - 14)
106.7
189.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
107.4
176.9
189.1 in
Length
176.9 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW CC 2.0 TSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.59 %
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

General

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
3C/35
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
*CCZ*
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
VW CC 2.0 TSI
208 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
VW CC 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL

Performance

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

 REPLAY
16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TSI
16.06 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
596 mi
Range
329 mi
VW CC 2.0 TSI
596 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
225.5 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data