The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (15 - 15) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)

€ 24,100
BMW 118i (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 39,300
 Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118i is 6.5 inches longer and 6.8 inches lower.
BMW 118i
Opel Ampera-e
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
62.8 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
170.4 in
Length
163.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Opel Ampera-e
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4533 lb
BMW 118i (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
697 lb
18.7 %
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)

General

BMW 118i
Opel Ampera-e
F21
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e

Performance

BMW 118i
Opel Ampera-e
130 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽  ( 143 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 118i
44 mpg
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
34 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
598 mi
Range
257 mi
BMW 118i
598 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
47.2 kWh
BMW 118i
102.4 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.1 cu ft