The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 37,900
€ 37,800
€ 37,900
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 125i 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 125i 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 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.88 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
E88
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
247 hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
148 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.25 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
28 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
397 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
397 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i 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
