BMW 118
4 generations · 2004–presentThe BMW 118 has been built in 4 generations between 2004 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €16,761 on average across 145 listings — from €7,558 for the E81/E82/E87/E88 to €29,792 for the F70.
BMW 118 generations
F702024–presentFourth generationAverage used price€29,79214 listings- Power
- 136–150 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback
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F402019–2024Third generationAverage used price€21,83134 listings- Power
- 136–150 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback
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F20/F212011–2019Second generationAverage used price€13,96184 listings- Power
- 136–170 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback
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E81/E82/E87/E882004–2011First generationAverage used price€7,55813 listings- Power
- 122–420 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Coupe
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How the BMW 118 generations differ
| Generation | F70 | F40 | F20/F21 | E81/E82/E87/E88 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2024–present | 2019–2024 | 2011–2019 | 2004–2011 |
| Average used price | €29,792 | €21,831 | €13,961 | €7,558 |
| Typical price range | €29,792 – €29,792 | €19,851 – €25,413 | €9,587 – €16,182 | €5,927 – €9,049 |
| Average mileage | 12,709 km | 54,787 km | 106,175 km | 163,706 km |
| Listings | 14 | 34 | 84 | 13 |
| Power | 136–150 HP | 136–150 HP | 136–170 HP | 122–420 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol · Diesel · LPG |
| Gearbox | Automatic 97% · Manual 3% | Automatic 90% · Manual 10% | Automatic 70% · Manual 30% | Manual 78% · Automatic 22% |
| Body styles | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback · Coupe |
| Length × width | 4.32 × 1.80 m | 4.32 × 1.79 m | 4.32 × 1.77 m | 4.23 × 1.75 m |
| Wheelbase | 2.67 m | 2.67 m | 2.69 m | 2.66 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,395 kg | 1,395 kg | 1,395 kg | 1,338 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | — | 117 g/km | 122 g/km | 162 g/km |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors |
| Original list price | €50,300 | €41,492 | €36,900 | €33,939 |
| NL registrations | 974 | 11,807 | 9,009 | 1,319 |
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 118 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €29,792 | 12,709 km | 14 |
| 2023 | €25,413 | 19,704 km | 2 |
| 2022 | €23,273 | 32,064 km | 3 |
| 2021 | €21,860 | 51,819 km | 10 |
| 2020 | €22,434 | 56,416 km | 10 |
| 2019 | €19,851 | 71,647 km | 9 |
| 2018 | €16,182 | 93,719 km | 15 |
| 2017 | €15,644 | 93,956 km | 18 |
| 2016 | €15,856 | 100,943 km | 11 |
| 2015 | €14,570 | 89,304 km | 9 |
| 2014 | €12,222 | 109,211 km | 5 |
| 2013 | €11,375 | 141,608 km | 11 |
| 2012 | €10,865 | 117,457 km | 10 |
| 2011 | €9,587 | 125,856 km | 5 |
| 2010 | €9,049 | 152,338 km | 6 |
| 2009 | €6,545 | 170,286 km | 4 |
| 2007 | €5,927 | 177,667 km | 3 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).