The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 27,100
€ 34,900
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
1502
1821
2021
1421
1748
1934
1821 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2660
4239
4286 mm
Length
4239 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.34 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
16
Generation
E87
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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
13.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
13.52 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 123d
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
777 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
