The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 34,800
€ 130,000
€ 34,800
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
1591 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
3.87 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
BMR
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
4361 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 bhp
444 bhp
BMW M3 CRT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
440 NM
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
▶ REPLAY
9.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.73 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
9.47 kg/bhp
3.73 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
45 mpg
city
15 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
821 mi
Range
308 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
539 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
