Gas Tank Capacity of BMW 1 Series in Easy-to-Access Graphs

Average capacity for all generations






Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

    • Average capacity for generation: 45 L (9.9 gal)
    • Approximate driving range (full tank): 796 km (495 miles)
    • Tank size to engine capacity: 4.4%
    • Fuel supply to each passanger: 9 L per 1 person
    • Weight of fuel (full tank): 71.1 kg
    • City fuel consupmtion: 6.1 L/100 km (39 mpg)
    • Emissions in city traffic: 119—131 g/km of CO2 (74—81 g/mile)
    • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 335 L
    • Top speed to fuel supply: 5 km/h to 1 L (3.1 mph to 1 L)
    • Tankheim rating: 4 / 10

Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2019

  • 118i — 28x difference
  • M135i — 25x difference
  • 116d — 28x difference
  • 118d — 21x difference
  • 120d — 25x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 118i — 33.3% smaller
  • M135i — 20.6% smaller
  • 116d — 33.3% smaller
  • 118d — 33.3% smaller
  • 120d — 20.6% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 118i — 3.3 hp/L
  • M135i — 6.1 hp/L
  • 116d — 2.8 hp/L
  • 118d — 3.6 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.8 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    118i 42 L (9 gal) 792 km
    (492 miles)
    0.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 10.2
    M135i 50 L (11 gal) 693 km
    (431 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.6
    116d 42 L (9 gal) 973 km
    (605 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 8.3
    118d 42 L (9 gal) 896 km
    (557 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 9
    120d 50 L (11 gal) - - Diesel -
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 42 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 792 km
    (492 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 10.2
    Vehicle M135i
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 693 km
    (431 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.6
    Vehicle 116d
    Fuel tank size 42 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 973 km
    (605 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.3
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 42 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 896 km
    (557 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 917 km (570 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 10.4 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.7 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 6.1 L/100 km (39 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 119—131 g/km of CO2 (74—81 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 308 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2017

  • 120i — 26x difference
  • M140i — 17.3x difference
  • 118i — 34.7x difference
  • 116i — 34.7x difference
  • 125i — 26x difference
  • 116d — 34.7x difference
  • 120d — 26x difference
  • 118d — 26x difference
  • 125d — 26x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 120i — 17.5% smaller
  • M140i — 17.5% smaller
  • 118i — 17.5% smaller
  • 116i — 17.5% smaller
  • 125i — 17.5% smaller
  • 116d — 17.5% smaller
  • 120d — 17.5% smaller
  • 118d — 17.5% smaller
  • 125d — 17.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 120i — 3.5 hp/L
  • M140i — 6.5 hp/L
  • 118i — 2.6 hp/L
  • 116i — 2.1 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.3 hp/L
  • 116d — 2.2 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.7 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.9 hp/L
  • 125d — 4.3 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    120i 52 L (11 gal) 885 km
    (550 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.1
    M140i 52 L (11 gal) 693 km
    (431 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.6
    118i 52 L (11 gal) 969 km
    (602 miles)
    0.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.3
    116i 52 L (11 gal) 991 km
    (616 miles)
    0.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.1
    125i 52 L (11 gal) 850 km
    (528 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.5
    116d 52 L (11 gal) 1344 km
    (835 miles)
    0.3 L Diesel 6
    120d 52 L (11 gal) 1189 km
    (739 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.8
    118d 52 L (11 gal) 1189 km
    (739 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.8
    125d 52 L (11 gal) 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.5
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 885 km
    (550 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.1
    Vehicle M140i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 693 km
    (431 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.6
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 969 km
    (602 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.3
    Vehicle 116i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 991 km
    (616 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.1
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 850 km
    (528 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.5
    Vehicle 116d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1344 km
    (835 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.3 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1189 km
    (739 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.8
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1189 km
    (739 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.8
    Vehicle 125d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.5

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 954 km (593 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 13 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.7 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 116—128 g/km of CO2 (72—79 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 308 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2017

  • 118i — 34.7x difference
  • M140i — 17.3x difference
  • 116i — 34.7x difference
  • 120i — 26x difference
  • 120d — 26x difference
  • 116d — 34.7x difference
  • 118d — 26x difference
  • 125i — 26x difference
  • 125d — 26x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 118i — 17.5% smaller
  • M140i — 17.5% smaller
  • 116i — 17.5% smaller
  • 120i — 17.5% smaller
  • 120d — 17.5% smaller
  • 116d — 17.5% smaller
  • 118d — 17.5% smaller
  • 125i — 17.5% smaller
  • 125d — 17.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 118i — 2.6 hp/L
  • M140i — 6.5 hp/L
  • 116i — 2.1 hp/L
  • 120i — 3.5 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.7 hp/L
  • 116d — 2.2 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.9 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.3 hp/L
  • 125d — 4.3 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    118i 52 L (11 gal) 991 km
    (616 miles)
    0.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.1
    M140i 52 L (11 gal) 718 km
    (446 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.2
    116i 52 L (11 gal) 991 km
    (616 miles)
    0.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.1
    120i 52 L (11 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    120d 52 L (11 gal) 1189 km
    (739 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.8
    116d 52 L (11 gal) 1344 km
    (835 miles)
    0.3 L Diesel 6
    118d 52 L (11 gal) - - Diesel -
    125i 52 L (11 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    125d 52 L (11 gal) 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.5
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 991 km
    (616 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.1
    Vehicle M140i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 718 km
    (446 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.2
    Vehicle 116i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 991 km
    (616 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.1
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1189 km
    (739 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.8
    Vehicle 116d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1344 km
    (835 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.3 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 125d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.5

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 50 L (11 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 673 km (418 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 4%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 10 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 36.5 kg
      • Emissions in city traffic: 145—160 g/km of CO2 (90—99 g/mile)
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 5 km/h to 1 L (3.1 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 1

  • 118i — 33.3x difference
  • 125i — 25x difference
  • 120i — 25x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 118i — 20.6% smaller
  • 125i — 20.6% smaller
  • 120i — 20.6% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 118i — 2.7 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.6 hp/L
  • 120i — 3.8 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    118i 50 L (11 gal) - 0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) -
    125i 50 L (11 gal) - 0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) -
    120i 50 L (11 gal) - 0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) -
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 880 km (547 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 10.4 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.7 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 125—138 g/km of CO2 (78—86 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 308 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2015

  • 118i — 34.7x difference
  • 120d — 26x difference
  • M135i — 17.3x difference
  • 116i — 34.7x difference
  • 118d — 26x difference
  • 116d — 34.7x difference
  • 120i — 26x difference
  • 125i — 26x difference
  • 125d — 26x difference
  • M140i — 17.3x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 118i — 17.5% smaller
  • 120d — 17.5% smaller
  • M135i — 17.5% smaller
  • 116i — 17.5% smaller
  • 118d — 17.5% smaller
  • 116d — 17.5% smaller
  • 120i — 17.5% smaller
  • 125i — 17.5% smaller
  • 125d — 17.5% smaller
  • M140i — 17.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 118i — 2.6 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.7 hp/L
  • M135i — 6.3 hp/L
  • 116i — 2.1 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.9 hp/L
  • 116d — 2.2 hp/L
  • 120i — 3.5 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.3 hp/L
  • 125d — 4.3 hp/L
  • M140i — 6.5 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    118i 52 L (11 gal) 885 km
    (550 miles)
    0.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.1
    120d 52 L (11 gal) 1189 km
    (739 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.8
    M135i 52 L (11 gal) 682 km
    (424 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.8
    116i 52 L (11 gal) 991 km
    (616 miles)
    0.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.1
    118d 52 L (11 gal) 1224 km
    (761 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.6
    116d 52 L (11 gal) 1261 km
    (784 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.4
    120i 52 L (11 gal) 885 km
    (550 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.1
    125i 52 L (11 gal) 850 km
    (528 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.5
    125d 52 L (11 gal) 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.5
    M140i 52 L (11 gal) 718 km
    (446 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.2
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 885 km
    (550 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.1
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1189 km
    (739 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.8
    Vehicle M135i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 682 km
    (424 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.8
    Vehicle 116i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 991 km
    (616 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.1
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1224 km
    (761 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.6
    Vehicle 116d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1261 km
    (784 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.4
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 885 km
    (550 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.1
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 850 km
    (528 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.5
    Vehicle 125d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.5
    Vehicle M140i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 718 km
    (446 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.2

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 917 km (570 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 13 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.7 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 121—133 g/km of CO2 (75—83 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 308 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2015

  • 118i — 34.7x difference
  • 120d — 26x difference
  • 125i — 26x difference
  • 125d — 26x difference
  • 116i — 34.7x difference
  • 116d — 34.7x difference
  • 120i — 26x difference
  • M135i — 17.3x difference
  • 118d — 26x difference
  • M140i — 17.3x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 118i — 17.5% smaller
  • 120d — 17.5% smaller
  • 125i — 17.5% smaller
  • 125d — 17.5% smaller
  • 116i — 17.5% smaller
  • 116d — 17.5% smaller
  • 120i — 17.5% smaller
  • M135i — 17.5% smaller
  • 118d — 17.5% smaller
  • M140i — 17.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 118i — 2.6 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.7 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.3 hp/L
  • 125d — 4.3 hp/L
  • 116i — 2.1 hp/L
  • 116d — 2.2 hp/L
  • 120i — 3.5 hp/L
  • M135i — 6.3 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.9 hp/L
  • M140i — 6.5 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    118i 52 L (11 gal) 991 km
    (616 miles)
    0.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.1
    120d 52 L (11 gal) 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.5
    125i 52 L (11 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    125d 52 L (11 gal) 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.5
    116i 52 L (11 gal) 991 km
    (616 miles)
    0.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.1
    116d 52 L (11 gal) 1261 km
    (784 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.4
    120i 52 L (11 gal) 885 km
    (550 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.1
    M135i 52 L (11 gal) 682 km
    (424 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.8
    118d 52 L (11 gal) 1224 km
    (761 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.6
    M140i 52 L (11 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 991 km
    (616 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.1
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.5
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 125d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.5
    Vehicle 116i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 991 km
    (616 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.1
    Vehicle 116d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1261 km
    (784 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.4
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 885 km
    (550 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.1
    Vehicle M135i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 682 km
    (424 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.8
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1224 km
    (761 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.6
    Vehicle M140i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 862 km (536 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 10.4 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.7 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 129—142 g/km of CO2 (80—88 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 308 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2011

  • 125i — 26x difference
  • M135i — 17.3x difference
  • 125d — 26x difference
  • 120d — 26x difference
  • 118d — 26x difference
  • 114d — 32.5x difference
  • 116d — 32.5x difference
  • 116i — 32.5x difference
  • 118i — 32.5x difference
  • 114i — 32.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 125i — 17.5% smaller
  • M135i — 17.5% smaller
  • 125d — 17.5% smaller
  • 120d — 17.5% smaller
  • 118d — 17.5% smaller
  • 114d — 17.5% smaller
  • 116d — 17.5% smaller
  • 116i — 17.5% smaller
  • 118i — 17.5% smaller
  • 114i — 17.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 125i — 4.2 hp/L
  • M135i — 6.2 hp/L
  • 125d — 4.2 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.5 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.8 hp/L
  • 114d — 1.8 hp/L
  • 116d — 2.2 hp/L
  • 116i — 2.6 hp/L
  • 118i — 3.3 hp/L
  • 114i — 2 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    125i 52 L (11 gal) 771 km
    (479 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 10.4
    M135i 52 L (11 gal) 718 km
    (446 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.2
    125d 52 L (11 gal) 969 km
    (602 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.3
    120d 52 L (11 gal) 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 7.5
    118d 52 L (11 gal) 1096 km
    (681 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.3
    114d 52 L (11 gal) 1125 km
    (699 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.2
    116d 52 L (11 gal) 1224 km
    (761 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.6
    116i 52 L (11 gal) 904 km
    (562 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.9
    118i 52 L (11 gal) 867 km
    (539 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.3
    114i 52 L (11 gal) 904 km
    (562 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.9
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 771 km
    (479 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 10.4
    Vehicle M135i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 718 km
    (446 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.2
    Vehicle 125d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 969 km
    (602 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.3
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.5
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1096 km
    (681 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.3
    Vehicle 114d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1125 km
    (699 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.2
    Vehicle 116d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1224 km
    (761 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.6
    Vehicle 116i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 904 km
    (562 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.9
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 867 km
    (539 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.3
    Vehicle 114i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 904 km
    (562 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.9

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 862 km (536 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 13 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.7 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 130—143 g/km of CO2 (81—89 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 308 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2012

  • 120d — 26x difference
  • 125d — 26x difference
  • 118d — 26x difference
  • 116d — 32.5x difference
  • M135i — 17.3x difference
  • 125i — 26x difference
  • 118i — 32.5x difference
  • 116i — 32.5x difference
  • 114i — 32.5x difference
  • 114d — 32.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 120d — 17.5% smaller
  • 125d — 17.5% smaller
  • 118d — 17.5% smaller
  • 116d — 17.5% smaller
  • M135i — 17.5% smaller
  • 125i — 17.5% smaller
  • 118i — 17.5% smaller
  • 116i — 17.5% smaller
  • 114i — 17.5% smaller
  • 114d — 17.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 120d — 3.5 hp/L
  • 125d — 4.2 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.8 hp/L
  • 116d — 2.2 hp/L
  • M135i — 6.2 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.2 hp/L
  • 118i — 3.3 hp/L
  • 116i — 2.6 hp/L
  • 114i — 2 hp/L
  • 114d — 1.8 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    120d 52 L (11 gal) 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 7.5
    125d 52 L (11 gal) 969 km
    (602 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.3
    118d 52 L (11 gal) 1096 km
    (681 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.3
    116d 52 L (11 gal) 1224 km
    (761 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 6.6
    M135i 52 L (11 gal) 682 km
    (424 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.8
    125i 52 L (11 gal) 771 km
    (479 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 10.4
    118i 52 L (11 gal) 867 km
    (539 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.3
    116i 52 L (11 gal) 904 km
    (562 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.9
    114i 52 L (11 gal) 904 km
    (562 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 8.9
    114d 52 L (11 gal) 1125 km
    (699 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.2
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.5
    Vehicle 125d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 969 km
    (602 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.3
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1096 km
    (681 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.3
    Vehicle 116d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1224 km
    (761 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 6.6
    Vehicle M135i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 682 km
    (424 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.8
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 771 km
    (479 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 10.4
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 867 km
    (539 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.3
    Vehicle 116i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 904 km
    (562 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.9
    Vehicle 114i
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 904 km
    (562 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.9
    Vehicle 114d
    Fuel tank size 52 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1125 km
    (699 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.2

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 697 km (433 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 13 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.5 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 8.6 L/100 km (27 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 158—174 g/km of CO2 (98—108 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 208 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2011

  • 118i — 26.5x difference
  • 118d — 25.5x difference
  • 123d — 25.5x difference
  • 120d — 25.5x difference
  • 125i — 17.7x difference
  • 135i — 17.7x difference
  • 120i — 26.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 118i — 15.9% smaller
  • 118d — 19% smaller
  • 123d — 19% smaller
  • 120d — 19% smaller
  • 125i — 15.9% smaller
  • 135i — 15.9% smaller
  • 120i — 15.9% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 118i — 2.7 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.8 hp/L
  • 123d — 4 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.5 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.1 hp/L
  • 135i — 5.8 hp/L
  • 120i — 3.2 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    118i 53 L (12 gal) 842 km
    (523 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.6
    118d 51 L (11 gal) 969 km
    (602 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.3
    123d 51 L (11 gal) 925 km
    (575 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.7
    120d 51 L (11 gal) 969 km
    (602 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.3
    125i 53 L (12 gal) 732 km
    (455 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11
    135i 53 L (12 gal) 698 km
    (434 miles)
    0.9 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.5
    120i 53 L (12 gal) 811 km
    (504 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.9
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 842 km
    (523 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.6
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 969 km
    (602 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.3
    Vehicle 123d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 925 km
    (575 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.7
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 969 km
    (602 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.3
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 732 km
    (455 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11
    Vehicle 135i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 698 km
    (434 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.9 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.5
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 811 km
    (504 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.9

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 734 km (456 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 13 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.5 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 8.3 L/100 km (28 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 153—168 g/km of CO2 (95—105 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 318 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2011

  • 120i — 26.5x difference
  • 120d — 25.5x difference
  • 123d — 25.5x difference
  • 125i — 17.7x difference
  • 135i — 17.7x difference
  • 118d — 25.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 120i — 15.9% smaller
  • 120d — 19% smaller
  • 123d — 19% smaller
  • 125i — 15.9% smaller
  • 135i — 15.9% smaller
  • 118d — 19% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 120i — 3.2 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.5 hp/L
  • 123d — 4 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.1 hp/L
  • 135i — 5.8 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.8 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    120i 53 L (12 gal) 858 km
    (533 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.4
    120d 51 L (11 gal) 1041 km
    (647 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 7.7
    123d 51 L (11 gal) 969 km
    (602 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.3
    125i 53 L (12 gal) 769 km
    (478 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 10.5
    135i 53 L (12 gal) 710 km
    (441 miles)
    0.9 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.3
    118d 51 L (11 gal) 1041 km
    (647 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 7.7
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 858 km
    (533 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.4
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1041 km
    (647 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.7
    Vehicle 123d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 969 km
    (602 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.3
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 769 km
    (478 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 10.5
    Vehicle 135i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 710 km
    (441 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.9 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.3
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1041 km
    (647 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.7

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 679 km (422 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 13 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.5 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 9 L/100 km (26 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 166—183 g/km of CO2 (103—113 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 208 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2008

  • 118d — 25.5x difference
  • 123d — 25.5x difference
  • 118i — 26.5x difference
  • 120d — 25.5x difference
  • 120i — 26.5x difference
  • 125i — 17.7x difference
  • 135i — 17.7x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 118d — 19% smaller
  • 123d — 19% smaller
  • 118i — 15.9% smaller
  • 120d — 19% smaller
  • 120i — 15.9% smaller
  • 125i — 15.9% smaller
  • 135i — 15.9% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 118d — 2.8 hp/L
  • 123d — 4 hp/L
  • 118i — 2.7 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.5 hp/L
  • 120i — 3.2 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.1 hp/L
  • 135i — 5.8 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    118d 51 L (11 gal) 946 km
    (588 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.5
    123d 51 L (11 gal) 904 km
    (562 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.9
    118i 53 L (12 gal) 842 km
    (523 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.6
    120d 51 L (11 gal) 925 km
    (575 miles)
    0.6 L Diesel 8.7
    120i 53 L (12 gal) 825 km
    (513 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.7
    125i 53 L (12 gal) 756 km
    (470 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 10.6
    135i 53 L (12 gal) 640 km
    (398 miles)
    0.9 L Petrol (Gasoline) 12.6
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 946 km
    (588 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.5
    Vehicle 123d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 904 km
    (562 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.9
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 842 km
    (523 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.6
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 925 km
    (575 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.7
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 825 km
    (513 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.7
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 756 km
    (470 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 10.6
    Vehicle 135i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 640 km
    (398 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.9 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 12.6

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 734 km (456 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 13 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.5 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 8.5 L/100 km (28 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 158—174 g/km of CO2 (98—108 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 318 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2007

  • 120i — 26.5x difference
  • 120d — 25.5x difference
  • 118d — 25.5x difference
  • 135i — 17.7x difference
  • 125i — 17.7x difference
  • 123d — 25.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 120i — 15.9% smaller
  • 120d — 19% smaller
  • 118d — 19% smaller
  • 135i — 15.9% smaller
  • 125i — 15.9% smaller
  • 123d — 19% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 120i — 3.2 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.5 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.8 hp/L
  • 135i — 5.8 hp/L
  • 125i — 4.1 hp/L
  • 123d — 4 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    120i 53 L (12 gal) 842 km
    (523 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.6
    120d 51 L (11 gal) 1015 km
    (631 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 7.9
    118d 51 L (11 gal) 1041 km
    (647 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 7.7
    135i 53 L (12 gal) 648 km
    (403 miles)
    0.9 L Petrol (Gasoline) 12.4
    125i 53 L (12 gal) 769 km
    (478 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 10.5
    123d 51 L (11 gal) 946 km
    (588 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.5
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 842 km
    (523 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.6
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1015 km
    (631 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.9
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1041 km
    (647 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.7
    Vehicle 135i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 648 km
    (403 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.9 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 12.4
    Vehicle 125i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 769 km
    (478 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 10.5
    Vehicle 123d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 946 km
    (588 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.5

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 734 km (456 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 10.4 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.5 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 8.2 L/100 km (29 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 152—167 g/km of CO2 (94—103 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 278 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2007

  • 116d — 25.5x difference
  • 130i — 17.7x difference
  • 118d — 25.5x difference
  • 116i — 33.1x difference
  • 118i — 26.5x difference
  • 120d — 25.5x difference
  • 120i — 26.5x difference
  • 123d — 25.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 116d — 19% smaller
  • 130i — 15.9% smaller
  • 118d — 19% smaller
  • 116i — 15.9% smaller
  • 118i — 15.9% smaller
  • 120d — 19% smaller
  • 120i — 15.9% smaller
  • 123d — 19% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 116d — 2.3 hp/L
  • 130i — 4.9 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.8 hp/L
  • 116i — 2.3 hp/L
  • 118i — 2.7 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.5 hp/L
  • 120i — 3.2 hp/L
  • 123d — 4 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    116d 51 L (11 gal) 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.5
    130i 53 L (12 gal) 721 km
    (448 miles)
    0.9 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.2
    118d 51 L (11 gal) 925 km
    (575 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.7
    116i 53 L (12 gal) 842 km
    (523 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.6
    118i 53 L (12 gal) 842 km
    (523 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.6
    120d 51 L (11 gal) 946 km
    (588 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 8.5
    120i 53 L (12 gal) 858 km
    (533 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.4
    123d 51 L (11 gal) 904 km
    (562 miles)
    0.6 L Diesel 8.9
    Vehicle 116d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.5
    Vehicle 130i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 721 km
    (448 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.9 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.2
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 925 km
    (575 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.7
    Vehicle 116i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 842 km
    (523 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.6
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 842 km
    (523 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.6
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 946 km
    (588 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.5
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 858 km
    (533 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.4
    Vehicle 123d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 904 km
    (562 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.9

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 52 L (11.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 771 km (479 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 3.8%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 13 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 81.5 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 144—158 g/km of CO2 (89—98 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 278 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2007

  • 118d — 25.5x difference
  • 130i — 17.7x difference
  • 116i — 26.5x difference
  • 118i — 26.5x difference
  • 120d — 25.5x difference
  • 120i — 26.5x difference
  • 123d — 25.5x difference
  • 116d — 25.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 118d — 19% smaller
  • 130i — 15.9% smaller
  • 116i — 15.9% smaller
  • 118i — 15.9% smaller
  • 120d — 19% smaller
  • 120i — 15.9% smaller
  • 123d — 19% smaller
  • 116d — 19% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 118d — 2.8 hp/L
  • 130i — 4.9 hp/L
  • 116i — 2.3 hp/L
  • 118i — 2.7 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.5 hp/L
  • 120i — 3.2 hp/L
  • 123d — 4 hp/L
  • 116d — 2.3 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    118d 51 L (11 gal) 1041 km
    (647 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 7.7
    130i 53 L (12 gal) 721 km
    (448 miles)
    0.9 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.2
    116i 53 L (12 gal) 890 km
    (553 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9
    118i 53 L (12 gal) 890 km
    (553 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9
    120d 51 L (11 gal) 1015 km
    (631 miles)
    0.5 L Diesel 7.9
    120i 53 L (12 gal) 842 km
    (523 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 9.6
    123d 51 L (11 gal) 904 km
    (562 miles)
    0.6 L Diesel 8.9
    116d 51 L (11 gal) 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    0.4 L Diesel 7.5
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1041 km
    (647 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.7
    Vehicle 130i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 721 km
    (448 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.9 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.2
    Vehicle 116i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 890 km
    (553 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 890 km
    (553 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1015 km
    (631 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.5 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.9
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 53 L (12 gal)
    Max driving range 842 km
    (523 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 9.6
    Vehicle 123d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 904 km
    (562 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.9
    Vehicle 116d
    Fuel tank size 51 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 1067 km
    (663 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.4 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 7.5

    Quick notes on BMW 1 Series fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 50 L (11 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 602 km (374 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 4%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 10 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 78.5 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 10.1 L/100 km (23 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 165—182 g/km of CO2 (103—113 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 280 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 4 km/h to 1 L (2.5 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 6 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for BMW 1 Series 2004

  • 120i — 25x difference
  • 120d — 25x difference
  • 130i — 16.7x difference
  • 116i — 31.3x difference
  • 118d — 25x difference
  • 118i — 25x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 120i — 20.6% smaller
  • 120d — 20.6% smaller
  • 130i — 20.6% smaller
  • 116i — 20.6% smaller
  • 118d — 20.6% smaller
  • 118i — 20.6% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 120i — 3 hp/L
  • 120d — 3.3 hp/L
  • 130i — 5.3 hp/L
  • 116i — 2.3 hp/L
  • 118d — 2.4 hp/L
  • 118i — 2.6 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    120i 50 L (11 gal) 743 km
    (462 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 10.8
    120d 50 L (11 gal) 904 km
    (562 miles)
    0.6 L Diesel 8.9
    130i 50 L (11 gal) 611 km
    (380 miles)
    0.9 L Petrol (Gasoline) 13.2
    116i 50 L (11 gal) 706 km
    (439 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.4
    118d 50 L (11 gal) 925 km
    (575 miles)
    0.6 L Diesel 8.7
    118i 50 L (11 gal) 730 km
    (454 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 11
    Vehicle 120i
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 743 km
    (462 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 10.8
    Vehicle 120d
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 904 km
    (562 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.9
    Vehicle 130i
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 611 km
    (380 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.9 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.2
    Vehicle 116i
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 706 km
    (439 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.4
    Vehicle 118d
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 925 km
    (575 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Diesel
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 8.7
    Vehicle 118i
    Fuel tank size 50 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 730 km
    (454 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11