The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 26,600
 BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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. The Opel Ampera-e is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 6.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120i
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
163.9 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120i
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
719 lb
19.29 %
BMW 120i (07 - 12)

General

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120i
1G0F
Generation
E81
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 120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120i
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
36 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
36 mpg
BMW 120i
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
257 mi
Range
499 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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