The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 32,700
 BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter and 6.8 inches taller.
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
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 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
163.9 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
14.54 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)

General

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
1G0F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
93 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
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
56 mpg  ( 63 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.)
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
63 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
257 mi
Range
769 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft