The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 41,400
€ 45,800
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW CC 3.6 V6.
BMW 420i Coupé
VW 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
189.1
182.6 in
Length
189.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420i Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.8 %
General
BMW 420i Coupé
VW 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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Coupé
VW 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 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 CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 420i Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
19.55 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
37 mpg
26 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
583 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
583 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
121.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
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
