Petrol · 2005–2011
BMW 130I
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 130I. By the official figures, the 2011 uses 9.5 L/100km: 30 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.5 L/100km
- 2011 official
- UK mpg
- 30 mpg
- US mpg
- 25 mpg
- On a full tank
- 560 km
- 53 L tank
What a 130I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $27.84 per 100 km | $3,063 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $22.87 per 100 km | $2,539 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £26.58 per 100 miles | £1,861 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.53 per 100 miles | $2,366 |
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, 2020
Specs for the 130i; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- E87
- Built
- 2005-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 195 kW
- Torque
- 315 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
BMW 130I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 130I?
The 2011 BMW 130I uses 9.5 L/100km by its official figures: 30 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 130I cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,063 in New Zealand, $2,539 in Australia, £1,861 in United Kingdom, $2,366 in United States.
How far does a BMW 130I go on a full tank?
About 560 km (348 miles) from its 53 L tank at its official fuel use.
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From other makes, closest in what they use.
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