The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 45,800
€ 68,000
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CC 3.6 V6 is 7.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
VW CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
56.1
71
77.8
73 in
Width
71 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.8 in
Height
56.1 in
106.7
189.1
108.7
181.7
189.1 in
Length
181.7 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
3757 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.87 %
General
VW CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*BWS*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
VW CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
12.69 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
26 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
473 mi
Range
316 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
473 mi
316 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
235 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
939 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
