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BMW 120i

General information

ModelBMW 120i
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating70.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power170.7 PS (126 kW or 168 HP) at 6700 Rev. per min.
Max torque210.00 Nm (21.4 kgf-m or 154.9 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed224.0 km/h (139.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1253 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2860 litres (756 gallons)
Cargo space330 litres (87 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1365 kg (3,009.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1790 kg (3,946.3 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR25130
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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