The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 36,600
€ 37,800
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Eos 3.2 V6.
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
55.6
68.8
76.1
56.8
70.5
79.1
68.8 in
Width
70.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.8 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
173.5
171.7 in
Length
173.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.58 %
General
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
E88
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
175 hp
247 hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
20.03 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
43 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
576 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
