The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 123d.
Opel Ampera-e
BMW 123d
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (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 123d (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 123d
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.18 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 123d
1G0F
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 123d
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 123d
93 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 123d
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  ( 52 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
52 MPGe
BMW 123d
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
257 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
BMW 123d
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