The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 45,500
€ 30,600
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
187 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
19.04 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
53 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
805 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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).
144 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 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
915 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
