BMW 3 series 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, but torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A3, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat CC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 72 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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