The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (09 - 10)

€ 40,100
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17) BMW 420i Coupé
€ 34,500
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (09 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
54.8
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (09 - 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 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI 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 BlueTDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.44 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (09 - 10)

General

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
F32
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CBA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
141 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.94 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
19.92 lb/hp
24.94 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
565 mi
737 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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