The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Coupé (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 39,600
€ 33,200
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi 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.
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.8 %
General
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 325xi Coupé
215 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi Coupé
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Coupé
16.46 lb/hp
24.92 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325xi Coupé
26 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
426 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 325xi Coupé
426 mi
725 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 325xi Coupé
174.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
