The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)

€ 41,700
BMW 420d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 420d Coupé
€ 35,200
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 420d Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
53.6
Blueprint BMW 420d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.9
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
73
82.3
71.9 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
53.6 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint BMW 420d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
106.7
188.9
182.6 in
Length
188.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3452 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 420d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.65 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)

General

BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
F32
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
181 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
18.76 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
51 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
770 mi
713 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
94.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data