BMW i3 vs Opel Astra Electric
The BMW i3 leads on 0–62 mph. The Opel Astra Electric leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2026 eDrive 35L · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
50/100#174 of 281 · Everyday
Hatchback
Astra Electric Start
No US price yet
54/100#169 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i3BMW i3Astra ElectricOpel Astra Electric
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3 s quicker· 33%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.4 cu ft· 3%
- Power- best on this row+95 kW· 83%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 7%
- Top speed- best on this row+8 mph· 7%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i3 | Opel Astra Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i3 if
Pick the Opel Astra Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i3Opel Astra Electric
Range
62- Different test cycles - not compared.67Charging
2830Performance
7030Practicality
6062
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
US EV incentivesQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i3
- CLTC
- Opel Astra Electric
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which is quicker?
BMW i3i3
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- Opel Astra Electric
- Ahead by
- 3 s
Where next
- BMW i3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Opel Astra ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BMW i3 vs
Opel Astra Electric vs
- Mercedes-Benz EQBMercedes-Benz EQB scores 1 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $53,050
- Volvo EX30Volvo EX30 scores 1 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $40,345
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ scores 1 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $163,750
- Nissan AriyaNissan Ariya scores 1 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Jun 18, 2026 · 13 sources
Every source link (23)
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- https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0458644EN_GB/the-bmw-i3-50-xdrive-first-edition-%E2%80%93-orders-now-open?language=en_GB
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2026/art_ef051926ce924a4da93e1677c7e18b34.html
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2025/art_53ba931d5fb841da805ce4e2dc4b0db8.html
- https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0375953EN/the-first-fully-electric-bmw-3-series-tailor-made-for-china?language=en
- https://car.m.autohome.com.cn/config/spec/73900.html
- https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/spec/73900.html
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- https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/vauxhall/press/new-vauxhall-astra-price-parity-between-electric-hybrid-and-plug-in-hybrid-versions-and-bodystyles
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- https://www.opel.de/hub/datasheet/astra-my26-de.html
- https://opendata.rdw.nl/resource/8ys7-d773.json?kenteken=GHL33K
- https://www.opel.ie/content/dam/opel/ireland/tools/WebAstraPriceSpecGuide.pdf
- https://www.opel.ie/cars/astra-e/overview-features.html
- https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/opel/press/press-kit-new-opel-astra-and-new-opel-astra-sports-tourer
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- https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/opel/astra/0915/
- https://www.carwow.de/opel/astra-electric/technische-daten
- https://www.opel.ie/content/dam/opel/ireland/vehicles/astra/WebAstraPriceSpecGuide.pdf
- https://electriccarsreport.com/2026/10/opel-astra-electric-start-price-36490/