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BMW 120d

General information

ModelBMW 120d
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving4.9 litres/100 km (48.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
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 power177.00 PS (130 kW or 175 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque351 Nm (35.8 kgf-m or 258.9 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed228.0 km/h (141.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1229 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
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system Antilocking brake system (ABS).
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1440 kg (3,174.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1865 kg (4,111.6 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 capacity51.0 litres (13.47 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR26830
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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