The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 48,000
€ 40,800
€ 48,000
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 330i 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 330i 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 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.06 %
General
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
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 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 330i Coupé
268 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 330i Coupé
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
BMW 330i Coupé
13.62 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 330i Coupé
28 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 330i Coupé
472 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 330i Coupé
157.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
