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BMW 120i

General information

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

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.9 litres/100 km (21.68 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.6 litres/100 km (31.16 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.8 litres/100 km (40.91 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power143.00 PS (105 kW or 141 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque200.00 Nm (20.4 kgf-m or 147.5 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed217.0 km/h (134.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.9 seconds
0-50 miles6.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1071 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 292 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 296 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1335 kg (2,943.2 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)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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