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.

BMW 125I in white
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.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA 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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2018Petrol6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2014Petrol6.2 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2013Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2012Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2011Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2009Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2008Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 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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What will a drive in your 125I cost?

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