The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
€ 44,000
€ 30,300
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.9
103.1
167.6
170.9 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.56 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.09 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
