2012 BMW 125d F20: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2012 BMW 125d specifications

2012 BMW 125d data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2690 mm	105.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1521 mm	59.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1556 mm	61.3 inches
Length	4324 mm	170.2 inches
Width	1765 mm	69.5 inches
Height	1421 mm	55.9 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.61
Kerb weight	1465 kg	3230 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	52 litres	11.4 [13.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.31
Frontal area	2.14 m²
CdA	0.66
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	N46D20O1
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2 litre 1995 cc (121.742 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	84 × 90 mm 3.31 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.93
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	218 PS (215 bhp) (160 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque	450 Nm (332 ft·lb) (45.9 kgm) at 1500-2500 rpm
Specific output	80.4 kW/litre 109.3 ps/litre 107.8 bhp/litre 1.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	225.56 Nm/litre 2.73 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	16.5:1
Fuel system	common rail direct diesel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	2834.5 kPa (411.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	498.75 cc
Aspiration	Turbo D.
Compressor	2 turbochargers
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	6.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	26.2 s
Maximum speed	240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 148.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 109.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 146.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.14 kg/kW 15.26 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	6.0/4.3/4.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	6.0/4.3/4.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	16.7/23.3/20.4 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	47.1/65.7/57.6 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	39.2/54.7/48.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	129.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	D
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)	B
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7J x 17
Wheel size rear	7J x 17
Tyres front	205/50 R 17 89W
Tyres rear	205/55 R 17 89W
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.66
Final drive ratio	3.39
general
Carfolio.com ID	259248
Production total
Model code
Model family	F20
RAC rating	17.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2012 BMW 125d added 2012-01-16. Last modified 2020-02-02.