The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 25,200
€ 39,300
€ 25,200
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. The BMW 120i is 6.3 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 16.4 cm lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
1430
1751
1933
1594
1765
2039
1751 mm
Width
1765 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1430 mm
Height
1594 mm
2660
4227
2600
4164
4227 mm
Length
4164 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1691 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2056 kg
Weight Difference:
356 kg
21.05 %
General
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
E87
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
148 bhp
201 bhp
Opel Ampera-e
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
200 NM
360 NM
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
135 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
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9.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.41 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
9.02 kg/bhp
8.41 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
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 120i
38 mpg
172 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
414 mi
Range
257 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 120i
142.1 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1274 L














