The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 38,800
€ 40,800
€ 38,800
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 VW Eos 3.6 V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 123d Cabrio
56.8
70.5
79.1
55.6
68.8
76.1
70.5 in
Width
68.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
173.5
104.7
171.7
173.5 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 123d Cabrio
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.52 %
General
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 123d Cabrio
1F
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 123d Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CDV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Eos 3.6 V6
256 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Eos 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 123d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
14.42 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
372 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Eos 3.6 V6
372 mi
556 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Eos 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
