The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 42,500
BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 M140i is 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW M140i
VW e-Golf
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW e-Golf
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW M140i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

BMW M140i
VW e-Golf
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW e-Golf
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

BMW M140i
VW e-Golf
155 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW M140i
30 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
22 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
414 mi
Range
170 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
43 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft