The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 39,900
BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 M135i is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW M135i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 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
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft