The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 39,300
€ 34,500
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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. 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 120d
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 120d
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.82 %
General
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
1G0F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
93 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
17.98 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
55 mpg
( 61 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
61 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
257 mi
Range
751 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
751 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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















