The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Coupé Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 42,700
€ 40,800
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.81 %
General
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 325xi Coupé
215 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 325xi Coupé
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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16.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Coupé
16.67 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 325xi Coupé
30 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 325xi Coupé
495 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 325xi Coupé
149.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
