Compare: BMW 4 Series 2015 Coupe 190 Hp vs Volkswagen Passat 2014 Station wagon (estate) 190 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Volkswagen

Model

4 Series

Passat

Generation

4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

Passat Variant (B8)

Modification (Engine)

420d (190 Hp) Steptronic

2.0 TDI (190 Hp) DSG

Start of production

2015

July, 2014

End of production

2016

March, 2019

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

4.7-5.1 l/100 km

5.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

3.6-3.9 l/100 km

4.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

4.0-4.3 l/100 km

4.6 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

106-114 g/km

119-120 g/km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.3 sec

7.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.3 sec

7.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

231 km/h

233 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 6

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.4 Hp/tonne

8.3 kg/Hp, 120.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.9 kg/Nm, 259.7 Nm/tonne

4 kg/Nm, 253 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

190 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

190 Hp @ 3500-4000 rpm.

Power per litre

95.2 Hp/l

96.5 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.

400 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

B47D20A

DDAA, DFCA

Engine displacement

1995 cm³

1968 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

Compression ratio

16.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

TwinPower Turbo, Intercooler

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Engine oil capacity

5 l

4.7 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7 l

Engine systems

Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1540 kg

1581 kg

Max. weight

2100 kg

2170 kg

Max load

560 kg

589 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

480 l

650 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1300 l

1780 l

Fuel tank capacity

57 l

66 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

745 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

90 kg

Dimensions

Length

4638 mm

4767 mm

Width

1825 mm

1832 mm

Height

1389 mm

1477 mm

Wheelbase

2810 mm

2791 mm

Front track

1545 mm

1584 mm

Rear (Back) track

1594 mm

1568 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

130 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.28

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.3 m

11.7 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

6 gears, automatic transmission DSG

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

225/50 R17 94V; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19

215/60 R16; 215/55 R17

Wheel rim size

7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19

6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17