The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 40,800
€ 42,800
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d Coupé.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW 325d Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
54.9
70.2
78.1
73 in
Width
70.2 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.8 in
Height
54.9 in
106.7
188.9
108.7
181.6
188.9 in
Length
181.6 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW 325d Coupé
3763 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.27 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW 325d Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW 325d Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*BWS*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW 325d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Coupé
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12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.71 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW 325d Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
23 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d Coupé
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
431 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
431 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d Coupé
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
191.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
BMW 325d Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
