The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 30,600
€ 85,000
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
55.8
73
82.3
53.7
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.8 in
Height
53.7 in
106.7
188.9
107.4
176.9
188.9 in
Length
176.9 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
3C/35
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
*CDA*
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
572 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
144 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).
225.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
144 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CSL
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
