Petrol · 2004–2016

BMW 120I

MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 120I. By the official figures, the 2015 gets 47 mpg, about £1,175 a year in the UK.

BMW 120I in white
MPG
47 mpg
2015 official · 6.0 L/100km
A year's petrol
£1,175
at today's prices in the UK
On a full tank
551 miles
53 L tank
Seats
5

What a 120I 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£16.78 per 100 miles£1,175
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$17.58 per 100 km$1,934
Australia$2.42/L petrol$14.44 per 100 km$1,603
United States$4.35/gal petrol$11.07 per 100 miles$1,494

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 (1st generation), 2004–2011

Specs for the 120i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
E87 (1st generation)
Built
2004-2011
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,227 mm
Width
1,748 mm
Height
1,421 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
Kerb weight
1,330 kg
Boot
330 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
125 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
53 L

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2004
Airbags
6

Official figures by year

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

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2016Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2015Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2014Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2013Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2012Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2011Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2010Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2009Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2008Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2007Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2006Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2005Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2004Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—

BMW 120I questions

What MPG does the BMW 120I get?

The 2015 BMW 120I gets 47 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (6.0 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 120I cost to run a year in the UK?

About £1,175 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.

How far does a BMW 120I go on a full tank?

About 551 miles (886 km) from its 53 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the BMW 120I's boot?

330 L, for the 120i.

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