The Comparative Analysis :

VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)

€ 39,100
VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15) VW CC 2.0 TSI
€ 60,100
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Coupé
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100

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 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 Coupé
55.8
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15)
73
82.3
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.8 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15)
106.7
189.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
189.1 in
Length
176.9 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 Coupé
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)

General

VW CC 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 Coupé
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
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
VW CC 2.0 TSI
208 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
VW CC 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé

Performance

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé

 REPLAY
16.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TSI
16.27 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
292 mi
VW CC 2.0 TSI
565 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
253.8 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CC 2.0 TSI
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data