The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)

€ 38,900
BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 420i Coupé
€ 37,100
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16)
71.9
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
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
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3587 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.27 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic 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 N20
Engine Series
N20-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 1250 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
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
18.57 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
621 mi
680 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
113.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 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
1021 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data