The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 32,600
€ 117,600
€ 32,600
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 considerably. The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CS
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
106.8
187.8
110.7
183.9
187.8 in
Length
183.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CS
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.55 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CS
B7
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
BMP
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CS
131 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
836 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
