Diesel · 2004–2013
BMW 120D
MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 120D. By the official figures, the 2013 gets 39 mpg, about $2,135 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 39 mpg
- 2013 official · 6.0 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $2,135
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 497 miles
- 48 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 120D costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $15.82 per 100 miles | $2,135 |
| 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 |
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 MPG does the BMW 120D get?
The 2013 BMW 120D gets 39 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (6.0 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 120D cost to run a year in the US?
About $2,135 a year at today's average diesel price of $6.20/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a BMW 120D go on a full tank?
About 497 miles (800 km) from its 48 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the BMW 120D's trunk?
380 L, for the 120d xDrive.
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