The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 38,900
BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 420i Coupé
€ 35,400
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
54.2
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16)
71.9
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 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 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 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 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
F32
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
197 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
39 mpg
28 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
621 mi
512 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
113.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data