The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 42,200
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 420i Coupé
€ 33,600
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,200
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
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3448 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.94 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

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
8-speed automatic 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.99 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
20.04 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
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
632 mi
821 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 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