The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,300

€ 34,200

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.1 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 6.4 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
BMW 123d
1485
1809
2042
1421
1748
1934
1809 mm
Width
1748 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1485 mm
Height
1421 mm
2662
4370
2660
4239
4370 mm
Length
4239 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
BMW 123d
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.15 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
BMW 123d
B-K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
BMW 123d
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
BMW 123d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
10.1 kg✽
( 5 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
51 mpg
( 58 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.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5 MPGe
58 MPGe
BMW 123d
13.4 kg
city
41 mpg
8.2 kg
motorway
No data
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
188 mi
Range
576 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
46.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
526 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
330 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L