The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)
€ 42,900
€ 28,200
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Ampera E-REV is 7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
56.7
70.4
83.7
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.7 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
177.1
105.1
170
177.1 in
Length
170 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
809 lb
21.19 %
General
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
R12
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 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
44 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
44 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
74 mi
Range
492 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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
















