The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 41,600
€ 40,800
€ 41,600
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 320d 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 320d 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 320d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
5.98 %
General
BMW 320d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
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 320d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 320d Coupé
175 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 320d Coupé
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 320d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé
20.22 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé
40 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 320d Coupé
642 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé
121.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d 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
