The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 45,500
€ 41,200
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 430i Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
BMW 430i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
54.2
71.9
79.4
55.8
73
82.3
71.9 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.2 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 430i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.88 %
General
BMW 430i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
F32
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 430i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 430i Coupé
249 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 430i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 430i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 430i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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14.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
BMW 430i Coupé
14.03 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 430i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 430i Coupé
43 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
678 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 430i Coupé
678 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 430i Coupé
104.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 430i Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
