The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 34,500
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 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
BMW 120d
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
170.4 in
Length
177.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Opel Ampera E-REV
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
11.94 %
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
Opel Ampera E-REV
F21
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 120d
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV

Performance

BMW 120d
Opel Ampera E-REV
138 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 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
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 120d
61 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
46 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
751 mi
Range
74 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
43.9 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft