The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 40,800
€ 60,100
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
3763 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.02 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
*BWS*
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.71 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
23 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
431 mi
Range
292 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
431 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 3.6 V6
191.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW M3 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
