Petrol · 2008–2018
BMW 125I
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 125I. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 6.1 L/100km, about $1,627 a year in Australia.

- Fuel use
- 6.1 L/100km
- 2018 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,627
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 857 km
- 52 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 125I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $14.66 per 100 km | $1,627 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.85 per 100 km | $1,963 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £17.04 per 100 miles | £1,193 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $11.23 per 100 miles | $1,517 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
F20, 2011–2020
Specs for the 125i; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- F20
- Built
- 2011-2019
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 160 kW
- Torque
- 310 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
BMW 125I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 125I?
The 2018 BMW 125I uses 6.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 125I cost to run a year in Australia?
About $1,627 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.42/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a BMW 125I go on a full tank?
About 857 km from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.
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