Petrol · 2005–2015

BMW 116I

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 116I. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 5.9 L/100km: 48 mpg UK, 40 mpg US.

BMW 116I in white
Fuel use
5.9 L/100km
2015 official
UK mpg
48 mpg
US mpg
40 mpg
On a full tank
878 km
52 L tank

What a 116I costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$17.40 per 100 km$1,915
Australia$2.41/L petrol$14.27 per 100 km$1,584
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£16.62 per 100 miles£1,163
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.96 per 100 miles$1,479

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

F20/F21 (2nd generation), 2011–2019

Specs for the 116i 1.6 turbo; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
F20/F21 (2nd generation)
Built
2011-2019
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,324 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,421 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
Kerb weight
1,275 kg
Boot
360 L
Boot, seats folded
1,200 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
100 kW
Torque
220 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.7 L/100km
CO₂
133 g/km
Fuel tank
52 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2011

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2015Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2014Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2013Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2012Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2011Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2010Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2009Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2008Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2007Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2006Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2005Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—

BMW 116I questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 116I?

The 2015 BMW 116I uses 5.9 L/100km by its official figures: 48 mpg in UK gallons and 40 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 116I cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,915 in New Zealand, $1,584 in Australia, £1,163 in United Kingdom, $1,479 in United States.

How far does a BMW 116I go on a full tank?

About 878 km (546 miles) from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the BMW 116I's boot?

360 L, for the 116i 1.6 turbo.

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