[SomeRandomer123]

Just returned from a 500 mile roundtrip to London and back, including stop/go city centre driving and a traffic jam and I'm getting 48.7MPG! Properly impressed and amazed with this car, shame it has to go soon . Was just playing around with my hidden menu instrument test too:

[Ron1n]

You almost had me beat! Nice numbers. (my best is 60.4 @ 913 miles on the tank).

[Kamando]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

You almost had me beat! Nice numbers. (my best is 60.4 @ 913 miles on the tank).

I'm assuming imperial gallons here. Also 913 miles on one tank? How did you managed that in a 335d?!

[Laney]

Thats more economical than the 320d with EffecientDynamics.

[SomeRandomer123]

Originally Posted by Laney

Thats more economical than the 320d with EffecientDynamics.

Yep, I always feel large, more powerful engines are more economical than small ones because you don't have to work them as hard. The N57 motors to N47 are a prime example as we can almost dump the clutch from stationary and not stall with all the torque! Obviously, the 35i is going to be more economical than a W16 Bentley Continental but its really how you drive it, not what you drive. The impressive thing is, I wasn't even trying for economy on this run - it gets booted! :P On an eco run, this engine would return some serious MPG but I can't take the boredom, especially when the world best production diesel is sat up front.

[igom3]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

You almost had me beat! Nice numbers. (my best is 60.4 @ 913 miles on the tank).

Sure we believe that

[superflyguy9]

Newbie here, returning 39.1, 39.9 and 40.7 mpg respectively, not from fuel computer but from actual litres to miles done fill-up to empty. That's driving to work in morning on motorway averaging 60 mph, then driving like I stole it on the way home (40 mile per day round trip).

[superflyguy9]

Originally Posted by superflyguy9

Newbie here, returning 39.1, 39.9 and 40.7 mpg respectively, not from fuel computer but from actual litres to miles done fill-up to empty. That's driving to work in morning on motorway averaging 60 mph, then driving like I stole it on the way home (40 mile per day round trip).

there we go - signature updated

[Messiah62]

i get around 30-32max. I drive 70% on the highway too.

[Thud]

Originally Posted by Laney

Thats more economical than the 320d with EffecientDynamics.

If the OP was driving a 320d his numbers would have been much higher. Comparing any one person's driving conditions to standard test cycle is apples/oranges.



I can't fathom what driving conditions would give me 900+ miles on a tank though... maybe driving downhill the whole way while drafting a semi truck??

Or maybe that's km and not miles?

[Laney]

I was referring to the 913 miles from a 335d.

The OP drives a 330d as I do. I know how economical they are. I also know how economical the 320d ed is and the 335d as my family all drive BMW diesels.

[SomeRandomer123]

Originally Posted by Thud

If the OP was driving a 320d his numbers would have been much higher. Comparing any one person's driving conditions to standard test cycle is apples/oranges.



I can't fathom what driving conditions would give me 900+ miles on a tank though... maybe driving downhill the whole way while drafting a semi truck??

Or maybe that's km and not miles?

I bet I couldn't get much more if I didn't change my style. The 330d isn't "hammered" but its power and mostly torque is utilised! Although that said, it isn't driven like a granny - the 4k mark isn't lonely. When driving a 320d or even a 118d, I had to use much more revs and really work it a hell of a lot harder. My 330d goes through towns on tickover! Then when I'm fanciful, it goes like bloody hell! On a motorway, the 320ED should win hands down but I would constantly be conscious of MPG and be on a nervous Eco Run. No fun. I get hyper miles from the 30d without even trying! I wonder if a 7th or 8th gear would make it even better still.

[alex2008e90black]

Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

I bet I couldn't get much more if I didn't change my style. The 330d isn't "hammered" but its power and mostly torque is utilised! Although that said, it isn't driven like a granny - the 4k mark isn't lonely. When driving a 320d or even a 118d, I had to use much more revs and really work it a hell of a lot harder. My 330d goes through towns on tickover! Then when I'm fanciful, it goes like bloody hell! On a motorway, the 320ED should win hands down but I would constantly be conscious of MPG and be on a nervous Eco Run. No fun. I get hyper miles from the 30d without even trying! I wonder if a 7th or 8th gear would make it even better still.

So is diesel in UK mixed with ethanol.... In new York I believe we have a 10% mix. For what I understand it helps emissions but takes away from Mpg... And do you have higher octane rating ie 50? In NYC its 40

[DnA Diesel]

123, that's pretty good mileage, especially for 'getting into it' a wee bit. I hope the F30 meets your expectations -- already its economy rating has been downgraded in the US from 36 to 33 mpg(US) on the hwy.

Most I've had on a tank was a shade over 630mi before filling, but the computer said I could have gotten to 700mi before dry tanks...not that I wuld trust it 100%...

Cheers
D.

[SomeRandomer123]

Originally Posted by DnA Diesel

123, that's pretty good mileage, especially for 'getting into it' a wee bit. I hope the F30 meets your expectations -- already its economy rating has been downgraded in the US from 36 to 33 mpg(US) on the hwy.

Most I've had on a tank was a shade over 630mi before filling, but the computer said I could have gotten to 700mi before dry tanks...not that I wuld trust it 100%...

Cheers
D.

So I see . I was already nervous about its economy before it was downgraded!! Ugh, suppose I'll have to wait and see!

[SomeRandomer123]

Originally Posted by alex2008e90black

So is diesel in UK mixed with ethanol.... In new York I believe we have a 10% mix. For what I understand it helps emissions but takes away from Mpg... And do you have higher octane rating ie 50? In NYC its 40

I haven't a clue to be honest with you. I'll have a look next time I hit the pumps. Which may be a long time! ;D

[DnA Diesel]

Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

So I see . I was already nervous about its economy before it was downgraded!! Ugh, suppose I'll have to wait and see!

33 is only 1 more mpg than I was getting with my E34 6-speed 540i...did you test drive one? What was the steering like?

Cheers
D.

[Park2670]

Highest I have gotten so far in 9900 miles is 35 mpg over a tank. Drive from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. But there is quite a bit of ups and downs.

[AcE90]

Im lucky to get 14 in my M5

[DnA Diesel]

Originally Posted by AcE90

Im lucky to get 14 in my M5

You more than double my '73 440 Charger...6 mpg, 7 on a good day. That, and you're driving an M5!

[Ron1n]

Originally Posted by Kamando

I'm assuming imperial gallons here. Also 913 miles on one tank? How did you managed that in a 335d?!

Not Imperial. I live in Southern California.



Feel free to check out my Fuelly.

[335dM]

Originally Posted by Laney

I was referring to the 913 miles from a 335d.

The OP drives a 330d as I do. I know how economical they are. I also know how economical the 320d ed is and the 335d as my family all drive BMW diesels.

I think he meant 900 km
Lol