The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 42,200

€ 21,900

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 4.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 7.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1411
1765
1984
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1486 mm
2690
4324
2537
4278
4324 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %

General
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M135i
322 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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4.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.67 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
404 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L