Diesel and petrol · 1984–2020
BMW 320
MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 320. By the official figures, the 2018 gets 49 mpg, about $1,199 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 49 mpg
- 2018 official · 4.8 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,199
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 764 miles
- 59 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 320 costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $8.88 per 100 miles | $1,199 |
| 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 Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £13.47 per 100 miles | £943 |
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 61 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 57 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km | 57 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 4.0 L/100km | 71 mpg | 59 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 10.4 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
BMW 320 questions
What MPG does the BMW 320 get?
The 2018 BMW 320 gets 49 mpg in US 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 US?
About $1,199 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
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 trunk?
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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