The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 42,900
€ 33,600
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3448 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.36 %
General
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.99 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
19.92 lb/hp
24.99 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
565 mi
821 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
