The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 34,200

€ 24,400

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18 cm shorter, 6.6 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1421
1748
1934
1510
1814
2013
1748 mm
Width
1814 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1421 mm
Height
1510 mm
2660
4239
2685
4419
4239 mm
Length
4419 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.54 %

General
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
576 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L