Diesel · 2007–2020
BMW 118D
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 118D. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 4.4 L/100km: 64 mpg UK, 53 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 4.4 L/100km
- 2019 official
- UK mpg
- 64 mpg
- US mpg
- 53 mpg
- On a full tank
- 948 km
- 42 L tank
What a 118D costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.34/L diesel | $10.37 per 100 km | $1,140 |
| Australia | $2.87/L diesel | $12.69 per 100 km | $1,409 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £14.24 per 100 miles | £997 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $11.68 per 100 miles | $1,577 |
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.
F40, third generation, 2020
Specs for the 2020 BMW 118d five-door hatchback, UK-market, 6-speed manual; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- F40, third generation
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,319 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,434 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,480 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,200 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,300 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 218 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.6 L/100km
- CO₂
- 120 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 42 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Tyres
- 205/55 R16
E87/E81 (1st generation), 2004–2011
Specs for the 118d; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- E87/E81 (1st generation)
- Built
- 2004-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,239 mm
- Width
- 1,748 mm
- Height
- 1,421 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,660 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,370 kg
- Boot
- 330 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,150 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 105 kW
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 139 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 53 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2004
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km | 64 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 61 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 2.5 L/100km | 113 mpg | 94 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 3.8 L/100km | 74 mpg | 62 mpg | — |
BMW 118D questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 118D?
The 2019 BMW 118D uses 4.4 L/100km by its official figures: 64 mpg in UK gallons and 53 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 118D cost to run a year?
At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $1,140 in New Zealand, $1,409 in Australia, £997 in United Kingdom, $1,577 in United States.
How far does a BMW 118D go on a full tank?
About 948 km (589 miles) from its 42 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a BMW 118D tow?
1,300 kg braked, for the 2020 BMW 118d five-door hatchback, UK-market, 6-speed manual.
How big is the BMW 118D's boot?
380 L, for the 2020 BMW 118d five-door hatchback, UK-market, 6-speed manual.
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