The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé (16 - 17) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 37,600
€ 35,200
€ 37,600
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 420i Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
54.2
71.9
79.4
55.8
73
82.3
71.9 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.2 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 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3452 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.01 %
General
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
F32
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
18.88 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
642 mi
713 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
109.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i 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
