The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)

€ 53,500
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 29,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M240i Cabrio is 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
100
168.4
175.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.24 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 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 M240i Cabrio
335 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.55 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
414 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data