The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 33,200
€ 56,900
€ 33,200
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 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 30.7 cm longer, 7.5 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
1417
1855
2090
1372
1780
1980
1855 mm
Width
1780 mm
2090 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1417 mm
Height
1372 mm
2711
4799
2731
4492
4799 mm
Length
4492 mm
2711 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.64 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
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Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
338 bhp
BMW M3 Coupé
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
320 NM
365 NM
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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11.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.64 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
11.3 kg/bhp
4.64 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
21 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
725 mi
Range
292 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
725 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 TDI
123.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
532 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
