The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 39,300
€ 24,500
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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. The Opel Ampera-e is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 6.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
62.8
69.5
80.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
62.8 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
163.9
104.7
166.9
163.9 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
19.29 %
General
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
1G0F
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
25.08 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
37 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
37 mpg
BMW 116i
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
257 mi
Range
514 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
514 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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















