The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 42,900

€ 37,100

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 16.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 125i
1439
1787
2126
1421
1765
1984
1787 mm
Width
1765 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1439 mm
Height
1421 mm
2685
4498
2690
4329
4498 mm
Length
4329 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 125i
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
257 kg
14.84 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 125i
R12
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 125i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 125i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 MPGe
50 mpg
BMW 125i
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
74 mi
Range
567 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L