The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11)

€ 41,400
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 420i Coupé
€ 32,600
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
54.8
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
71.9
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11)
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 Steptronic (13 - 16)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11)
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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.44 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 N20
Engine Series
N20-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 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
888 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
583 mi
888 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
922 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data