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(2004 model)
5-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, diesel 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in, 120.1 kW / 161.1 hp / 161.1 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 340.0 N·m / 250.8 lb·ft / 250.8 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph top speed, consumption 6.6 l/100km / 42.8 mpg-UK / 35.6 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 120d Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 1 | Number made | |
| Model family | E87 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4227 mm / 166.4 in / 166.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1425 kg / 3142 lb / 3142 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm / 104.7 in / 104.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1484 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1497 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 in | Fuel capacity | 50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.31 | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.65 m2 / 7.0 sq ft / 7.0 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.2 kW / 21.7 hp / 21.7 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 498.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 17.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 120.1 kW / 161.1 hp / 161.1 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 340.0 N·m / 250.8 lb·ft / 250.8 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 74.8 kW / 100.4 hp / 100.4 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 60.2 kW/l / 1.323 bhp/cu in / 1.323 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 170.4 N·m/l / 1.49 lb·ft/cu in / 1.49 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.69 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.07 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 113.0 kW/ton / 85.6 bhp/ton / 85.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.20 s / 8.20 s / 8.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 5.5 l/100km / 51.4 mpg-UK / 42.8 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 6.6 l/100km / 42.8 mpg-UK / 35.6 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 176 g/km / 283 g/mi / 283 g/mi | |
| Range | 758 km / 471 mi / 471 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 16 | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 195/55 R 16 | Tyres rear | 195/55 R 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 292 mm / 11.5 in / 11.5 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 120d Automatic
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