The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09)
€ 49,100
€ 37,800
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M235i Cabrio is 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Eos 3.2 V6.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
55.2
69.8
78.1
56.8
70.5
79.1
69.8 in
Width
70.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.2 in
Height
56.8 in
105.9
175.4
101.5
173.5
175.4 in
Length
173.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.6 %
General
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
F23
Generation
1F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BUB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
247 hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Performance
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.2 V6
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
26 mpg
VW Eos 3.2 V6
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
372 mi
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.2 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Eos 3.2 V6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
