The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 48,400
€ 40,800
€ 48,400
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 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 3.6 V6.
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.39 %
General
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
F32
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
187 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
19.04 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
53 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
44 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
805 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
90.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
