The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 42,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
BMW 116i
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.7
70.4
83.7
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
177.1
166.9 in
Length
177.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Opel Ampera E-REV
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
831 lb
21.76 %
General
BMW 116i
Opel Ampera E-REV
E81
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 116i
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
BMW 116i
Opel Ampera E-REV
126 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 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.)
BMW 116i
37 mpg
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
28 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
514 mi
Range
74 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
43.9 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft












