The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (08 - 10)

€ 42,200
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 420i Coupé
€ 33,300
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (08 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
54.8
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (08 - 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 Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (08 - 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 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.83 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (08 - 10)

General

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
F32
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
197 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
20.04 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
40 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
632 mi
551 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
111.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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