Verdict
A
BHP
340 bhp
0–60
4.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
36.0 mpg
Used
£8,000-£22,000
Strengths
- Last RWD compact hatch
- M140i a sleeper
- xDrive optional
Weaknesses
- Tight rear seats
- Run-flat tyres
- Cabin shows age
Notable tech
- F20 platform
- RWD with xDrive optional
- 3-door (F21), 5-door (F20)
- N20/B48/B58 petrol, N47/B47 diesel
- M135i (320 bhp) / M140i (340 bhp) hot variants
Common issues
- N20 timing chain wear
- iDrive battery drain
- Run-flat tyres
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across F20's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
116i 1.6
BHP136
Torque220 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top130 mph
MPG46 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
118i 1.5 / 2.0
BHP170
Torque250 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top142 mph
MPG46 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
120i 2.0
BHP184
Torque270 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top146 mph
MPG44 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
125i 2.0
BHP224
Torque310 Nm
0–606.2 s
Top152 mph
MPG42 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
M135i 3.0 inline-6
BHP320
Torque450 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG36 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
M140i 3.0 inline-6
BHP340
Torque500 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG36 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
116d 1.5 / 2.0
BHP116
Torque270 Nm
0–6010.3 s
Top121 mph
MPG74 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
118d 2.0
BHP150
Torque320 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top134 mph
MPG67 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
120d 2.0
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top143 mph
MPG64 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
125d 2.0 twin-turbo diesel
BHP224
Torque450 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top152 mph
MPG53 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT