The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 29,800

€ 117,600

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CS
58.1
72.1
82
56.1
73.9
80.2
72.1 in
Width
73.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.1 in
109.7
187.7
110.7
183.9
187.7 in
Length
183.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CS
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.01 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CS
B8
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DCZ*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CS
128 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
917 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data