The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 44,800
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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 e-Golf is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW e-Golf
BMW M135i
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
168.1 in
Length
170.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW M135i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
BMW M135i
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW M135i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
30 mpg
BMW M135i
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
170 mi
Range
414 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
43 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).
147.7 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft