The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

€ 44,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 117,600
 BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 44,600
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 TDI SCR is 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 CS
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
188 in
Length
183.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 CS
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.5 %
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 CS
B8
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DFH*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 CS
144 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19.28 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
48 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
837 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
837 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
100.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data