The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 42,200

€ 29,700

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
170.2
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %

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
6-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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
404 mi
Range
743 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
743 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).
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 M135i
151.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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