The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 38,700
€ 37,800
€ 38,700
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 123d 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 123d 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 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.12 %
General
BMW 123d 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
247 hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
598 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 123d Cabrio
109.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
