The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Coupé xDrive (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 32,600
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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
181.6
106.7
188.9
181.6 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.44 %
General
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
16.46 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
29 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
483 mi
Range
888 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
483 mi
888 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
153.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
