The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Coupé M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 33,300
€ 71,800
€ 33,300
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 BMT is 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.09 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
26.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
26.2 lb/hp
8.92 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
791 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
791 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 TDI BMT
113.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
