The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 32,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
1473
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1421 mm
2629
4270
2660
4239
4270 mm
Length
4239 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.68 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
87 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
( 62 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
62 MPGe
BMW 123d
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
117 mi
Range
621 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
