The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 32,800

€ 21,400

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.2
104.8
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.5 %

General
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
F21
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
659 mi
Range
806 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft