The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)
€ 33,800
€ 136,900
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 GTS.
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 GTS
55.8
73
82.3
54.6
71
77.8
73 in
Width
71 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.8 in
Height
54.6 in
106.7
188.9
108.7
182.9
188.9 in
Length
182.9 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 GTS
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 GTS
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 BMT
BMW M3 GTS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*CFG*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 GTS
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 GTS
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 GTS
141 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 GTS
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
20.43 lb/hp
7.97 lb/hp
BMW M3 GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 GTS
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 GTS
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
888 mi
Range
308 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
888 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 GTS
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
240.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 GTS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 GTS
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
