Petrol · 2005–2021

BMW 118I

MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 118I. By the official figures, the 2019 gets 49 mpg, about £1,134 a year in the UK.

BMW 118I in white
MPG
49 mpg
2019 official · 5.8 L/100km
A year's petrol
£1,134
at today's prices in the UK
Seats
5

What a 118I costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£16.19 per 100 miles£1,134
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.96 per 100 km$1,866
Australia$2.42/L petrol$13.93 per 100 km$1,547
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.68 per 100 miles$1,442

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, 2019–2027

Specs for the 118i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
F40
Built
2019-2027
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
Boot
380 L

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
103 kW
Torque
220 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Auto emergency braking
Yes

Official figures by year

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

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2021Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2020Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2019Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2018Petrol5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2017Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2016Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2015Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2014Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2013Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2012Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2011Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2010Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg30 mpg—
2009Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2008Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2007Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2006Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2005Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—

BMW 118I questions

What MPG does the BMW 118I get?

The 2019 BMW 118I gets 49 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (5.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 118I cost to run a year in the UK?

About £1,134 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.

How big is the BMW 118I's boot?

380 L, for the 118i.

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