The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 24,600

€ 32,100

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
BMW 123d
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.4 in
Width
68.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
104.7
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
BMW 123d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
BMW 123d
P-J
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
BMW 123d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
48 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
710 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
710 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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