The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 42,900

€ 26,400

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
56.7
70.4
83.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.3 in
105.7
177.1
104.7
166.4
177.1 in
Length
166.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
18.31 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
R12
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
100 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
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
( 46 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-REV
153 MPGe
46 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
545 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
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).
117.3 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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