Diesel · 2004–2013
BMW 120D
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 120D. By the official figures, the 2013 uses 6.0 L/100km: 47 mpg UK, 39 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100km
- 2013 official
- UK mpg
- 47 mpg
- US mpg
- 39 mpg
- On a full tank
- 800 km
- 48 L tank
What a 120D 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 | $14.04 per 100 km | $1,544 |
| Australia | $2.87/L diesel | $17.19 per 100 km | $1,908 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £19.28 per 100 miles | £1,350 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $15.82 per 100 miles | $2,135 |
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 (3rd generation), 2019–2027
Specs for the 120d xDrive; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- F40 (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,319 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,434 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Boot
- 380 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 140 kW
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 48 L
- Uses AdBlue
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
BMW 120D questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 120D?
The 2013 BMW 120D uses 6.0 L/100km by its official figures: 47 mpg in UK gallons and 39 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 120D cost to run a year?
At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $1,544 in New Zealand, $1,908 in Australia, £1,350 in United Kingdom, $2,135 in United States.
How far does a BMW 120D go on a full tank?
About 800 km (497 miles) from its 48 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the BMW 120D's boot?
380 L, for the 120d xDrive.
Cars like the 120D
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your 120D cost?
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