Diesel and petrol · 1984–2020

BMW 320

MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 320. By the official figures, the 2018 gets 59 mpg, about £943 a year in the UK.

MPG
59 mpg
2018 official · 4.8 L/100km
A year's petrol
£943
at today's prices in the UK
On a full tank
764 miles
59 L tank
Seats
5

What a 320 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£13.47 per 100 miles£943
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$14.11 per 100 km$1,552
Australia$2.42/L petrol$11.59 per 100 km$1,287
United States$4.35/gal petrol$8.88 per 100 miles$1,199

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.

G20, 2019–2027

Specs for the 2020 BMW 320i sedan, 2.0-litre petrol, 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive (Australian base variant). Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
G20, seventh generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,709 mm
Width
1,827 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,851 mm
Ground clearance
136 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m
Kerb weight
1,495 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,050 kg
Boot
480 L
Towing (braked)
1,600 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
135 kW
Torque
300 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
0–100 km/h
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.3 L/100km
CO₂
144 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6
Fuel tank
59 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2019

F30, 2012–2018

Specs for the 320i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
F30
Built
2012-2018
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,624 mm
Width
1,811 mm
Height
1,429 mm
Wheelbase
2,810 mm
Boot
480 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
135 kW
Torque
270 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6 L/100km
Fuel tank
57 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2012
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2012

E90, 2005–2011

Specs for the 320i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
E90
Built
2005-2012
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,520 mm
Width
1,817 mm
Height
1,421 mm
Wheelbase
2,760 mm

Engine

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

Economy

Fuel tank
63 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

E46, 1998–2005

Specs for the 320i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
E46
Built
1998-2005
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 6-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
125 kW
Torque
210 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
63 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

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

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2020Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2020Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2019Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2019Diesel6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2018Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2018Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2017Diesel4.6 L/100km61 mpg51 mpg—
2017Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2016Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2016Diesel5.0 L/100km57 mpg47 mpg—
2015Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2015Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2014Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2014Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2013Diesel4.9 L/100km57 mpg48 mpg—
2013Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2012Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2012Diesel4.9 L/100km58 mpg48 mpg—
2011Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2011Diesel5.3 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2010Diesel5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2010Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2009Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg40 mpg—
2009Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2008Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2008Diesel5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2007Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2007Diesel4.0 L/100km71 mpg59 mpg—
2006Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2006Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2005Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2005Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2003Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2002Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2001Petrol10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2000Petrol11.0 L/100km26 mpg21 mpg—

BMW 320 questions

What MPG does the BMW 320 get?

The 2018 BMW 320 gets 59 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (4.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 320 cost to run a year in the UK?

About £943 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 320 go on a full tank?

About 764 miles (1,229 km) from its 59 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a BMW 320 tow?

1,600 kg braked, for the 2020 BMW 320i sedan, 2.0-litre petrol, 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive (Australian base variant).

How big is the BMW 320's boot?

480 L, for the 2020 BMW 320i sedan, 2.0-litre petrol, 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive (Australian base variant).

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