BMW 120i Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs & Interior in Australia

FROM $53,680

6.7L/100km (combined)

Hatchback

7 Speed

Premium Unleaded Petrol

BMW 120i FAQs

Does the BMW 120i have a timing chain or timing belt?

The B4820 two-litre four-cylinder engine in BMW's current F20-generation 120i uses a timing chain.

What is the top speed of a BMW 120i?

BMW has claimed the F20-series 120i hatch will top-out at 230km/h.

Does the BMW 120i have good fuel consumption?

The current F20-series BMW 120i is rated on a combined cycle as using 5.9-litres of unleaded fuel per-100km. While it isn't as good as other small hatchbacks in the class it would still be considered good fuel consumption, especially given most large family cars would consume 10-12-litres per-100km.

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BMW 120i Colours

Alpine White

Black Sapphire

Melbourne Red

Mineral Grey

Misano Blue

Storm Bay

To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the BMW 120i.

BMW 120i Pricing & Specs

The price range for the BMW 120i varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $53,680 and going to $61,710 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2027	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP —	Price from: $53,680	Price to: $61,710
2027	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $25,960	Price to: $35,750
2027	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price from: $23,100	Price to: $32,450
2027	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $16,610	Price to: $29,260
2027	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price from: $14,960	Price to: $26,400
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP —	Price from: $53,680	Price to: $61,710
2019	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $25,960	Price to: $35,750
2018	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price from: $23,100	Price to: $32,450
2017	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $16,610	Price to: $29,260
2016	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price from: $14,960	Price to: $26,400

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BMW 120i Wheel Size

The BMW 120i has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x40 R18 for Hatchback in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8x18 inches.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 8x18 in	Rear Rim: 8x18 in
2019	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2018	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2017	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 8x18 in	Rear Rim: 8x18 in
2016	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 8x18 in	Rear Rim: 8x18 in

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BMW 120i Fuel consumption

The BMW 120i is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.7L/100km for Hatchback

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 6.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP —
2019	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 5.9L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2018	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 6.1L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP MAN
2017	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 5.9L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2016	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 6.1L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP MAN

*Combined fuel consumption

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BMW 120i Interior

The 120i's cockpit is a step up from the 118i with its leather upholstery and gloss-black and pearl-effect trim. Along with the Urban Line gear, the 120i has all of the 118i’s standard features and adds more of its own, including the interior lights package, plus smart phone connectivity with voice control. The cabin is starting to date in places sich as the small screen which sits a top the dashboard. Take a look at the images and as a model comparison also check out the Mercedes-Benz 250 with its glitzy cabin.

The cabin is starting to date in places sich as the small screen which sits a top the dashboard.

Take a look at the images and as a model comparison also check out the Mercedes-Benz 250 with its glitzy cabin.

Along with the Urban Line gear, the 120i has all of the 118i’s standard features and adds more of its own.

Shown above are interior details for the BMW 120i 2018.

BMW 120i Dimensions

The dimensions of the BMW 120i Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1459x1800x4360 mm	Ground Clearance: 153 mm
2019	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1421x1765x4329 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2018	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1421x1765x4329 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2017	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1421x1765x4324 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2016	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1421x1765x4324 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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BMW 120i VS The Competition

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BMW 120i Towing Capacity

The BMW 120i has maximum towing capacity of 1300kg for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 1300kg	Braked Capacity to: 1300kg
2019	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 1200kg	Braked Capacity to: 1200kg
2018	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 1200kg	Braked Capacity to: 1200kg
2017	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 1200kg	Braked Capacity to: 1200kg
2016	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 1200kg	Braked Capacity to: 1200kg