The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Coupé M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 31,100
€ 71,800
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 CC 2.0 TDI is 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
56.1
71
77.8
73 in
Width
71 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.8 in
Height
56.1 in
106.7
188.9
108.7
181.7
188.9 in
Length
181.7 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
7.99 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*CFF*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
138 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
24.62 lb/hp
8.92 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
777 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
777 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 TDI
115.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
