The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 33,300
€ 42,900
€ 33,300
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 120i 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 120i
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.7
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
105.9
170.4
105.7
177.1
170.4 in
Length
177.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera E-REV
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
622 lb
16.29 %
General
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera E-REV
F21
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera E-REV
140 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
43 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 120i
43 mpg
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
34 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
587 mi
Range
74 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
43.9 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 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
