The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Coupé Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 42,700
€ 34,500
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
BMW 325xi 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
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 BlueTDI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.84 %
General
BMW 325xi 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi 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
*CBA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325xi Coupé
215 hp
141 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi Coupé
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
16.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.94 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Coupé
16.67 lb/hp
24.94 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325xi Coupé
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 325xi Coupé
495 mi
737 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 325xi Coupé
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
