The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 47,800
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.76 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW M140i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.2 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft