The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (09 - 10) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 32,400
€ 85,000
€ 32,400
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 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 30.7 cm longer, 7.5 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CSL
1417
1855
2090
1365
1780
1980
1855 mm
Width
1780 mm
2090 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1417 mm
Height
1365 mm
2711
4799
2729
4492
4799 mm
Length
4492 mm
2711 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CSL
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.5 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CSL
3C/35
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
*CBA*
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
141 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
141 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CSL
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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11.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
11.1 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
41 mpg
city
16 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
821 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
821 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
109.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 CSL
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
532 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
