2012 Opel Antara vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, both 2012 Opel Antara and 2012 BMW 123 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 BMW 123. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 123. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Antara | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Antara | 123 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
