The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 26,800

€ 25,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d ED is 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.6 in
105.9
170.4
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.82 %

General
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
950 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft