The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 37,500
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 32,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 123d Cabrio is 2.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.1 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.62 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
31.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
743 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
587 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
111 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
730 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data