The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 47,800
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 135i Cabrio is 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
171.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.4 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.3 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.23 lb/hp
30.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
795 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data