The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 39,300
€ 28,400
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 118i
62.8
69.5
80.3
55.9
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
102.4
163.9
105.9
170.4
163.9 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 118i
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
17.81 %
General
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 118i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 118i
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 118i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 118i
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
46 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
46 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
257 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 118i
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
















