The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 21,100
€ 34,200
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
1486
1808
2021
1421
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2660
4239
4278 mm
Length
4239 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.07 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.78 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 123d
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
833 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
