The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 32,600
€ 130,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.5 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CRT
1470
1820
2062
1416
1817
2005
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1470 mm
Height
1416 mm
2712
4769
2761
4614
4769 mm
Length
4614 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CRT
1601 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.26 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CRT
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CRT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
BMP
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
4361 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
444 bhp
BMW M3 CRT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
440 NM
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CRT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
▶ REPLAY
11.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.73 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
11.6 kg/bhp
3.73 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
43 mpg
city
15 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
836 mi
Range
308 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
240.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
559 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
