The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 34,700
€ 56,900
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘ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 12.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
54
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.8 in
Height
54 in
106.7
188.9
107.5
176.9
188.9 in
Length
176.9 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 Coupé
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.4 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
*CFF*
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 Coupé
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
25.43 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
36 mpg
city
12 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
805 mi
Range
292 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
805 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
111 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).
253.8 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
111 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
