The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)

€ 45,500
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 420d Coupé
€ 31,100
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
54.8
Blueprint BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.9
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.58 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (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
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
187 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420d Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
53 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
805 mi
777 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
924 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data