The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Coupé Automatic (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 11)
€ 39,200
€ 33,300
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
54.9
70.2
78.1
55.8
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.3
106.7
188.9
180.3 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.03 %
General
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.2 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
15.64 lb/hp
26.2 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
26 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
435 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
435 mi
791 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
170.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
