BMW 120I performance summary
The 2026 BMW 120I makes 178 hp and 300 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 7.1s, about 6.7s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 15.01s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 43% of the cars in our database, with more power than 26% of them and a higher top speed than 60%. That works out to roughly 208 per horsepower at list price.
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How the BMW 120I ranks against 1,483 cars
BMW 120I vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 120I | 178 | 7.1s | 230 km/h | 15.01s |
| BMW 120I M Sport | 178 | 7.1s | 230 km/h | 15.01s |
| BMW 120I Xdrive | 178 | 7.2s | 230 km/h | 15.10s |
| BMW 320i M Sport (G20) | 184 | 7.1s | 235 km/h | 14.99s |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 200 | 7.0s | 230 km/h | 14.93s |
| Jaguar E-Pace S | 200 | 7.0s | 230 km/h | 14.93s |
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BMW 120I FAQ
What is the BMW 120I 0-60 mph time?
The BMW 120I does 0-60 mph in about 6.7s, based on its 7.1s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the BMW 120I?
The listed top speed is 143 mph, or 230 km/h.
How much horsepower does the BMW 120I have?
The BMW 120I is listed at 178 hp with 300 Nm of torque.
What is the BMW 120I quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the BMW 120I quarter-mile at 15.01s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the BMW 120I?
Similar performance rivals include BMW 120I M Sport, BMW 120I Xdrive, BMW 320i M Sport (G20).