The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 23,600
 BMW 116i (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 Opel Ampera-e is 6.5 inches shorter and 6.8 inches taller.
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
62.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
163.9 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
697 lb
18.7 %
BMW 116i (15 - 17)

General

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
1G0F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
44 mpg
BMW 116i
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
257 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
47.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft