The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17)
€ 36,000

€ 39,700

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 123d Coupé is 4.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Scirocco R.
BMW 123d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
56
68.8
76.1
55.4
71.7
81.9
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56 in
Height
55.4 in
104.7
171.7
101.4
167.2
171.7 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %

General
BMW 123d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
E82
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d Coupé
201 hp
276 hp
VW Scirocco R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 123d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco R
Performance
BMW 123d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
BMW 123d Coupé
16.4 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 123d Coupé
43 mpg
30 mpg
VW Scirocco R
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW 123d Coupé
576 mi
432 mi
VW Scirocco R
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 123d Coupé
113.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Scirocco R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft