Diesel · 2004–2013
BMW 120D
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 120D. By the official figures, the 2013 uses 6.0 L/100km: 47 mpg UK, 39 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100km
- 2013 official
- UK mpg
- 47 mpg
- US mpg
- 39 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a 120D costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.34/L diesel | $14.04 per 100 km | $1,544 |
| Australia | $2.86/L diesel | $17.17 per 100 km | $1,906 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £19.28 per 100 miles | £1,350 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $15.82 per 100 miles | $2,135 |
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.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
BMW 120D questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 120D?
The 2013 BMW 120D uses 6.0 L/100km by its official figures: 47 mpg in UK gallons and 39 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 120D cost to run a year?
At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $1,544 in New Zealand, $1,906 in Australia, £1,350 in United Kingdom, $2,135 in United States.
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