The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 30,300
 BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Ampera E-REV is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
177.1 in
Length
170.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
754 lb
19.75 %
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
R12
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
18.24 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
41 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
74 mi
Range
557 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft