The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 26,600
€ 44,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 6.2 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 7.5 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
1486
1808
2021
1411
1765
1984
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1486 mm
Height
1411 mm
2537
4278
2690
4340
4278 mm
Length
4340 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.12 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
727 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
