420i
184 hp, 7,5 s 0-100 : among the 84 saloons 2018–2022, the 420i ranks 30th of 84 in Combined consumption, 18th of 74 in Tank range, 63th of 84 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
Power
184hp
300 Nm
0 → 100 km/h
7.5s
VMax 240 km/h
Cons.
5.8L
/100 km
Tank
59L
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Technical identity card
Full specifications BMW 420i
Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.
Powertrain
| Architecture | Unknown · 4 cyl. |
| Displacement | 1,998 cm\u00b3 |
| Power | 184 hp |
| Couple | 300 Nm |
| Gearbox | Torque Converter 8 rapports Automatic |
| Transmission | 420i |
Consumption
| Cons. WLTP | 5,8 L/100km |
| Tank | 59 L |
Performance
| 0 → 100 km/h | 7,5 s |
| VMax | 240 km/h |
Dimensions and environment
| Length | 4,768 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,383 mm |
| Boot | 440 L |
| Kerb weight | 1,525 kg |
| Cd | 0.25 |
| CO₂ WLTP | 132 g/km |
Caralogy Methodology
Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine
Among the 84 saloons, the 420i ranks (mid-table) in fuel consumption. Caralogy simulates its real-world cost: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Caralogy Analysis · tailored to this vehicle
Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for
Good compromise for regular use without available charging infrastructure. 18th of 74 in Tank range (1017 km).
Less suitable for
Some metrics lag behind the segment. Check the rankings above to identify weak points.
Alternatives to consider
If the priority is Combined consumption, the Bmw 420d (1st with 4.2 L/100) takes the lead. If the priority is Tank range, the Bmw 420d (1st with 1405 km) takes the lead.
Fuel consumption: 5.8 L/100 L/100 (30th of 84 in Combined consumption)
The 420i consumes 5.8 L/100 on the WLTP combined cycle. The segment reference is the Bmw 420d (4.2 L/100).
Tank range: 1017 km (18th of 74 in Tank range)
On a full tank, the 420i covers 1017 km on the combined cycle. The segment reference reaches 1405 km.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulator →Long-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a trip →Chronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performance →Segment positioning
Where the 420i stands against saloons
Comparison across 84 saloons marketed between 2018–2022.
Combined consumption
30eout of 84
Tank range
18eout of 74
0–100 km/h
63eout of 84
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
A4 40 TFSI
190 hp · 0-100 7.3 s
A5 Avant
204 hp · 0-100 7.8 s
A5 Avant
204 hp · 0-100 7.7 s
A5 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW
204 hp · 0-100 7.6 s
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Frequently asked questions
BMW 420i: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
Among the 84 saloons 2018–2022, the 420i ranks 30th of 84 in Combined consumption (5.8 L/100, behind the Bmw 420d), 18th of 74 in Tank range (1017 km, behind the Bmw 420d), 63th of 84 in 0–100 km/h (7.5 s, behind the BMW M3 Competition xDrive).
1017 km on a full tank (5.8 L/100 on the combined cycle) — 18th of 74 in autonomie du segment.
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
The Bmw 420d leads in Combined consumption (4.2 L/100 vs 5.8 L/100). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 420i vs Bmw 420d duel for a detailed comparison.
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.