The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 49,800
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 M140i is 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.6 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 xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
743 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft