The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 48,900
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M135i
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.68 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft