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BMW 120i

General information

ModelBMW 120i
Year2010
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating65.5 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 driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 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
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed219.0 km/h (136.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1245 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3/5
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space330 litres (87 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

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 length4250 mm (167.3 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR26430
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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