BMW 116
3 generations · 2004–presentThe BMW 116 has been built in 3 generations between 2004 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €10,290 on average across 135 listings — from €4,888 for the E81/E87 to €21,694 for the F40.
BMW 116 generations
F402019–presentThird generationAverage used price€21,69411 listings- Power
- 109–122 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback
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F20/F212011–2019Second generationAverage used price€11,86878 listings- Power
- 90–204 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback
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E81/E872004–2011First generationAverage used price€4,88846 listings- Power
- 116–122 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback
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How the BMW 116 generations differ
| Generation | F40 | F20/F21 | E81/E87 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2019–present | 2011–2019 | 2004–2011 |
| Average used price | €21,694 | €11,868 | €4,888 |
| Typical price range | €18,971 – €24,454 | €7,032 – €15,268 | €4,125 – €5,004 |
| Average mileage | 54,783 km | 103,551 km | 132,758 km |
| Listings | 11 | 78 | 46 |
| Power | 109–122 HP | 90–204 HP | 116–122 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol · LPG · Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic 50% · Manual 50% | Manual 80% · Automatic 20% | Manual 98% · Automatic 2% |
| Body styles | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Length × width | 4.32 × 1.79 m | 4.32 × 1.77 m | 4.23 × 1.75 m |
| Wheelbase | 2.67 m | 2.69 m | 2.66 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,412 kg | 1,374 kg | 1,306 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 98 g/km | 125 g/km | 172 g/km |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors |
| Original list price | €38,259 | €32,994 | €29,346 |
| Facelift | — | 2015 | 2007 |
| NL registrations | 1,178 | 9,125 | 2,206 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which BMW 116 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €24,454 | 13,657 km | 5 |
| 2021 | €20,240 | 64,505 km | 2 |
| 2020 | €18,971 | 101,329 km | 4 |
| 2018 | €14,927 | 91,888 km | 3 |
| 2017 | €15,268 | 90,264 km | 7 |
| 2016 | €12,911 | 99,919 km | 9 |
| 2015 | €12,840 | 98,152 km | 18 |
| 2014 | €12,192 | 98,174 km | 12 |
| 2013 | €10,995 | 112,403 km | 11 |
| 2012 | €10,020 | 116,283 km | 11 |
| 2011 | €7,032 | 115,691 km | 7 |
| 2010 | €4,429 | 152,099 km | 5 |
| 2009 | €4,973 | 130,664 km | 22 |
| 2008 | €5,004 | 125,751 km | 17 |
| 2006 | €4,125 | 167,000 km | 2 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).