The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.6 V6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 38,800
€ 45,500
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 2 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 135i Cabrio
56.8
70.5
79.1
54.8
68.8
76.1
70.5 in
Width
68.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
54.8 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 135i Cabrio
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.54 %
General
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 135i Cabrio
1F
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 135i Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Eos 3.6 V6
256 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Eos 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio
Performance
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 135i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Eos 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
VW Eos 3.6 V6
14.42 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Eos 3.6 V6
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
372 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Eos 3.6 V6
372 mi
383 mi
BMW 135i 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Eos 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Eos 3.6 V6
BMW 135i 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
