The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 32,700
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 an inch lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
54.8
71.9
79.4
55.8
73
82.3
71.9 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.8 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
182.6
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 1.8 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.74 %
General
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
F32
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
181 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
19.55 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
49 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
738 mi
Range
596 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
738 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
98.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
