The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (13 - 16) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 39,300
€ 41,200
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 an inch lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.29 %
General
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
F32
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
19.43 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
35 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
548 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
548 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
128.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
