The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 42,900
€ 23,800
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
103 kg
6.78 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M135i
316 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
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 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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4.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.81 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M135i
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
431 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
111 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
