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BMW 120d

General information

ModelBMW 120d
Year2004
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1971 ccm (120.27 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.7 litres/100 km (41.27 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.6 litres/100 km (51.13 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1971 ccm (120.27 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power122.00 PS (90 kW or 120 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque285.00 Nm (29.1 kgf-m or 210.2 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression17.2:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.9 seconds
0-50 miles6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0881 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 292 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1385 kg (3,053.4 pounds)
Overall length4230 mm (166.5 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions152.0 g/km
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