BMW 120i Problems

Are you having problems with your BMW 120i? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest BMW 120i issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the BMW 120i in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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

Answered by Iain Kelly · 02 Nov 2018

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

Does the BMW 120i have good fuel consumption?

Answered by Iain Kelly · 02 Nov 2018

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.

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

Answered by Iain Kelly · 19 Sep 2018

BMW's F20-series 120i runs a timing chain on the B48B20 two-litre four-cylinder engine.

What is the top speed of a BMW 120i?

Answered by Iain Kelly · 02 Nov 2018

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

How fast can a BMW 120i go from 0-100?

Answered by Iain Kelly · 19 Sep 2018

A 2018 BMW 120i Msport model can do 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

What is the top speed of a BMW 120i?

Answered by Iain Kelly · 19 Sep 2018

BMW claim a top speed of 230km/h for the F20-series 120i.

Does the BMW 120i have good fuel consumption?

Answered by Iain Kelly · 19 Sep 2018

The official fuel consumption figures for BMW's 120i on a combined cycle is 5.8L per-100km driven.

I would certainly consider this good consumption as many large cars use nearly twice as much fuel per-100km.

How fast can a BMW 120i go from 0-100?

Answered by Iain Kelly · 02 Nov 2018

BMW's 120i hatchback can reach 100km/h from a standstill in a handy 7.1 seconds.

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