The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 44,300
€ 130,000
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CRT
57.3
72.1
82
55.7
71.5
78.9
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.3 in
Height
55.7 in
109.9
187.7
108.7
181.7
187.7 in
Length
181.7 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CRT
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.9 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CRT
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CRT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*DGE*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CRT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1827 mi
Range
308 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
240.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
