The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 32,600
€ 39,300
€ 32,600
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 120i is 6.5 inches longer and 6.8 inches lower.
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
55.9
69.5
78.1
62.8
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
105.9
170.4
102.4
163.9
170.4 in
Length
163.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
13.95 %
General
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
F20
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
140 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
43 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 120i
43 mpg
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
34 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
587 mi
Range
257 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
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).
47.2 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Opel Ampera-e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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



















