The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 32,500
€ 39,300
€ 32,500
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 120d is 16.5 cm longer and 17.3 cm lower.
BMW 120d
Opel Ampera-e
1421
1765
1984
1594
1765
2039
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1594 mm
2690
4329
2600
4164
4329 mm
Length
4164 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Opel Ampera-e
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1691 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2056 kg
Weight Difference:
231 kg
13.66 %
General
BMW 120d
Opel Ampera-e
F21
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
201 bhp
Opel Ampera-e
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
360 NM
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
BMW 120d
Opel Ampera-e
142 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
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7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.41 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.81 kg/bhp
8.41 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
( 81 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
23 kWh✽
( 172 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.)
BMW 120d
81 MPGe
172 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
61 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
828 mi
Range
257 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
47.2 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1274 L
















