The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 33,300
 BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 120d.
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 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 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 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 120d
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.38 %
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
R12
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
100 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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 120d

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
18.27 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
50 mpg  ( 56 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
56 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
74 mi
Range
687 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
687 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
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