The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 38,500
€ 117,600
€ 38,500
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 2.0 TSI BMT is 9.6 cm longer, 4.5 cm narrower and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW M3 CS.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CS
1476
1832
2083
1424
1877
2037
1832 mm
Width
1877 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1476 mm
Height
1424 mm
2786
4767
2812
4671
4767 mm
Length
4671 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CS
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.34 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CS
B8
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CXD*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
454 bhp
BMW M3 CS
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
600 NM
BMW M3 CS
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CS
153 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.66 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
6.94 kg/bhp
3.66 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
33 mpg
BMW M3 CS
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
651 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
445 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
