Diesel · 2008–2011

BMW 123D

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 123D. By the official figures, the 2010 uses 5.6 L/100km.

BMW 123D in silver
Fuel use
5.6 L/100km
2010 official
On a full tank
940 km
53 L tank
Seats
5

What a 123D costs to run

At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.34/L diesel$13.20 per 100 km$1,452
Australia$2.87/L diesel$16.16 per 100 km$1,794
United Kingdom£2.00/L diesel£18.13 per 100 miles£1,269
United States$6.20/gal diesel$14.87 per 100 miles$2,007

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.

E87 (2nd generation 1 Series), 2007–2011

Specs for the 123d; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
E87 (2nd generation 1 Series)
Built
2007-2011
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,360 mm
Width
1,748 mm
Height
1,421 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
Kerb weight
1,450 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Twin turbo
Power
150 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.3 L/100km
CO₂
139 g/km
Fuel tank
53 L
Uses AdBlue
No

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2011Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2010Diesel5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2009Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2008Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—

BMW 123D questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 123D?

The 2010 BMW 123D uses 5.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 123D cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $1,452 in New Zealand, $1,794 in Australia, £1,269 in United Kingdom, $2,007 in United States.

How far does a BMW 123D go on a full tank?

About 940 km from its 53 L tank at its official fuel use.

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What will a drive in your 123D cost?

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