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BMW 120d

(2004 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2004
Model120dIssued until
Serie1Number made
Model familyE87Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4227 mm / 166.4 in / 166.4 inGround clearance145 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 in
Width1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.59
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inTotal (curb) weight1415 kg / 3120 lb / 3120 lb
Wheelbase2660 mm / 104.7 in / 104.7 inDry weight
Track front1484 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1497 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 inFuel capacity50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.310Frontal Area2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft
Cx0.65  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
FueldieselStroke90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.93
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity498.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio17.0 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power120.1 kW / 163.3 hp / 163.3 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque340.0 Nm / 250.8 lbft / 250.8 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output118.4 kW / 161.0 bhp / 161.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output80.7 kW/l / 1.798 bhp/cu in / 1.798 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque170.43 Nm/l / 1.491 lbft/cu in / 1.491 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.47

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 sTop (maximal) speed220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio113.78 kW/ton / 154.70 bhp/ton / 154.70 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.60 s / 8.60 s / 8.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)7.7 l/100km / 36.7 mi/UK gal / 30.5 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)22.40 s / 22.40 s / 22.40 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)4.6 l/100km / 61.4 mi/UK gal / 51.1 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)5.7 l/100km / 49.6 mi/UK gal / 41.3 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions152 g/km / 245 g/mi / 245 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lock3.00Turning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front6.5J x 16Wheels rear6.5J x 16
Tyres front195/55 R 16Tyres rear195/55 R 16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front292 mm / 11.5 in / 11.5 inBrake diameter rear300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 120d

 
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