The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 34,200

€ 21,000

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.4
71.4
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %

General
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
E81
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
576 mi
Range
773 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft