520d actual mileage (consumption)
08-11-2008, 12:13 PM
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'08 E60 LCI 520d, manual :), USB, Bluetooth, Navi Prof., Tow bar, PDC, Elec. seat w/mem.
Tomorrow I should* collect a new 520d. [Yes, you may laugh now; it may be that me and my gerbil-powered E60 don't belong on this site. 
When you're laughed-out, consider that my home country of Finland levies emission-based taxes ranging from some 50 to 200%. Figuring EUR-USD x-change rates, the dinero for my 520d would get you an in M5 the USA , and a Finnish-registered M5 would almost get you a new Rolls Phantom in America. Well, at least that's my excuse for pretending to belong to this site. Seriously, I have to say I have been particularly impressed by the courteousness and helpfulness of nearly all posts in this forum, and I look forward to joining the conversation.]
Do any others know what kind of gas mileage (consumption) one can really expect? BMW claims 6.5/4.3 l/100km city/hwy (36/55 mpg US, 43/66 mpg Imp.), but my test drive achieved combined of about 7.0 l/100km. Anyone out there have better knowledge?
Cheers, Stimpy
*I say "should," as the delivery date on that contract I signed back in _February_ was Aug. 1, but the dealer informed me it won't be ready until maybe Aug. 12th.
I suspect Labor day comes and goes and I'm still riding a bicycle...
When you're laughed-out, consider that my home country of Finland levies emission-based taxes ranging from some 50 to 200%. Figuring EUR-USD x-change rates, the dinero for my 520d would get you an in M5 the USA , and a Finnish-registered M5 would almost get you a new Rolls Phantom in America. Well, at least that's my excuse for pretending to belong to this site. Seriously, I have to say I have been particularly impressed by the courteousness and helpfulness of nearly all posts in this forum, and I look forward to joining the conversation.]Do any others know what kind of gas mileage (consumption) one can really expect? BMW claims 6.5/4.3 l/100km city/hwy (36/55 mpg US, 43/66 mpg Imp.), but my test drive achieved combined of about 7.0 l/100km. Anyone out there have better knowledge?
Cheers, Stimpy
*I say "should," as the delivery date on that contract I signed back in _February_ was Aug. 1, but the dealer informed me it won't be ready until maybe Aug. 12th.
I suspect Labor day comes and goes and I'm still riding a bicycle...
08-11-2008, 12:31 PM
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[quote name='stimpy9226' date='Aug 11 2008, 10:13 PM' post='644248']
Tomorrow I should* collect a new 520d. [Yes, you may laugh now; it may be that me and my gerbil-powered E60 don't belong on this site. When you're laughed-out, consider that my home country of Finland levies emission-based taxes ranging from some 50 to 200%. Figuring EUR-USD x-change rates, the dinero for my 520d would get you an in M5 the USA , and a Finnish-registered M5 would almost get you a new Rolls Phantom in America. Well, at least that's my excuse for pretending to belong to this site. Seriously, I have to say I have been particularly impressed by the courteousness and helpfulness of nearly all posts in this forum, and I look forward to joining the conversation.]
Do any others know what kind of gas mileage (consumption) one can really expect? BMW claims 6.5/4.3 l/100km city/hwy (36/55 mpg US, 43/66 mpg Imp.), but my test drive achieved combined of about 7.0 l/100km. Anyone out there have better knowledge?
Cheers, Stimpy
Hi,
at the forum!
You don't have to excuse youself for a 520d, the guys over the pound are less smugly - visit the forum as often as you can, you'll see
My workmate are driving a 520d for about 80000 km. the average fuel mileage is circa 7.4 ltr.
Tomorrow I should* collect a new 520d. [Yes, you may laugh now; it may be that me and my gerbil-powered E60 don't belong on this site.
When you're laughed-out, consider that my home country of Finland levies emission-based taxes ranging from some 50 to 200%. Figuring EUR-USD x-change rates, the dinero for my 520d would get you an in M5 the USA , and a Finnish-registered M5 would almost get you a new Rolls Phantom in America. Well, at least that's my excuse for pretending to belong to this site. Seriously, I have to say I have been particularly impressed by the courteousness and helpfulness of nearly all posts in this forum, and I look forward to joining the conversation.]Do any others know what kind of gas mileage (consumption) one can really expect? BMW claims 6.5/4.3 l/100km city/hwy (36/55 mpg US, 43/66 mpg Imp.), but my test drive achieved combined of about 7.0 l/100km. Anyone out there have better knowledge?
Cheers, Stimpy
Hi,
at the forum!You don't have to excuse youself for a 520d, the guys over the pound are less smugly - visit the forum as often as you can, you'll see
My workmate are driving a 520d for about 80000 km. the average fuel mileage is circa 7.4 ltr.
08-11-2008, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stimpy9226' post='644248' date='Aug 11 2008, 09:13 PM
Tomorrow I should* collect a new 520d. [Yes, you may laugh now; it may be that me and my gerbil-powered E60 don't belong on this site. When you're laughed-out, consider that my home country of Finland levies emission-based taxes ranging from some 50 to 200%. Figuring EUR-USD x-change rates, the dinero for my 520d would get you an in M5 the USA , and a Finnish-registered M5 would almost get you a new Rolls Phantom in America. Well, at least that's my excuse for pretending to belong to this site. Seriously, I have to say I have been particularly impressed by the courteousness and helpfulness of nearly all posts in this forum, and I look forward to joining the conversation.]
Do any others know what kind of gas mileage (consumption) one can really expect? BMW claims 6.5/4.3 l/100km city/hwy (36/55 mpg US, 43/66 mpg Imp.), but my test drive achieved combined of about 7.0 l/100km. Anyone out there have better knowledge?
Cheers, Stimpy
*I say "should," as the delivery date on that contract I signed back in _February_ was Aug. 1, but the dealer informed me it won't be ready until maybe Aug. 12th. I suspect Labor day comes and goes and I'm still riding a bicycle...
When you're laughed-out, consider that my home country of Finland levies emission-based taxes ranging from some 50 to 200%. Figuring EUR-USD x-change rates, the dinero for my 520d would get you an in M5 the USA , and a Finnish-registered M5 would almost get you a new Rolls Phantom in America. Well, at least that's my excuse for pretending to belong to this site. Seriously, I have to say I have been particularly impressed by the courteousness and helpfulness of nearly all posts in this forum, and I look forward to joining the conversation.]Do any others know what kind of gas mileage (consumption) one can really expect? BMW claims 6.5/4.3 l/100km city/hwy (36/55 mpg US, 43/66 mpg Imp.), but my test drive achieved combined of about 7.0 l/100km. Anyone out there have better knowledge?
Cheers, Stimpy
*I say "should," as the delivery date on that contract I signed back in _February_ was Aug. 1, but the dealer informed me it won't be ready until maybe Aug. 12th.
I suspect Labor day comes and goes and I'm still riding a bicycle...Howya stimpy,
Welcome to the forum
- the 520D is a peach 
. Designed for where taxes, taxed taxes and value aded tax from our govts are robbing us blind 
and keeping us from the M5 we truly deserve. 
I've done over 3,000 miles in mine now
- in very mixed driving and doing a regular test with "brim to brim" calculations and I am getting a genuine 45 miles to the imperial gallon 
- my last ride averaged about 38 mpg on the same runs.
08-11-2008, 12:55 PM
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Here you go for my car (done 5k km with a 2008 520dA): http://www.spritmonitor.de/de/detailansicht/267635.html
Loooooooots of city driving...
best
Loooooooots of city driving...
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08-12-2008, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by stimpy9226' post='644248' date='Aug 11 2008, 11:13 PM
Tomorrow I should* collect a new 520d. [Yes, you may laugh now; it may be that me and my gerbil-powered E60 don't belong on this site. When you're laughed-out, consider that my home country of Finland levies emission-based taxes ranging from some 50 to 200%. Figuring EUR-USD x-change rates, the dinero for my 520d would get you an in M5 the USA , and a Finnish-registered M5 would almost get you a new Rolls Phantom in America. Well, at least that's my excuse for pretending to belong to this site. Seriously, I have to say I have been particularly impressed by the courteousness and helpfulness of nearly all posts in this forum, and I look forward to joining the conversation.]
Do any others know what kind of gas mileage (consumption) one can really expect? BMW claims 6.5/4.3 l/100km city/hwy (36/55 mpg US, 43/66 mpg Imp.), but my test drive achieved combined of about 7.0 l/100km. Anyone out there have better knowledge?
Cheers, Stimpy
*I say "should," as the delivery date on that contract I signed back in _February_ was Aug. 1, but the dealer informed me it won't be ready until maybe Aug. 12th. I suspect Labor day comes and goes and I'm still riding a bicycle...
When you're laughed-out, consider that my home country of Finland levies emission-based taxes ranging from some 50 to 200%. Figuring EUR-USD x-change rates, the dinero for my 520d would get you an in M5 the USA , and a Finnish-registered M5 would almost get you a new Rolls Phantom in America. Well, at least that's my excuse for pretending to belong to this site. Seriously, I have to say I have been particularly impressed by the courteousness and helpfulness of nearly all posts in this forum, and I look forward to joining the conversation.]Do any others know what kind of gas mileage (consumption) one can really expect? BMW claims 6.5/4.3 l/100km city/hwy (36/55 mpg US, 43/66 mpg Imp.), but my test drive achieved combined of about 7.0 l/100km. Anyone out there have better knowledge?
Cheers, Stimpy
*I say "should," as the delivery date on that contract I signed back in _February_ was Aug. 1, but the dealer informed me it won't be ready until maybe Aug. 12th.
I suspect Labor day comes and goes and I'm still riding a bicycle... !!!I have done now 6000km with my 520da with average consumption 5,8 l/100km (computer shows 5,7 l/100 km). Compared to previous 525da from 2005 fuel economy is remarkable improved (average 3 years: 7,2 l/100km), but acceleration and power feeling are very close to each others.
08-12-2008, 08:39 AM
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Congrats on the new ride -- hope you collected it today!
My fuel stats:
After approx 90.000KM my pre-LCI 520d manual had an average consumption of 8.1L/100KM.
After approx 33.000KM my LCI 525d automatic has an average consumption of 8.6L/100KM. Very good considering it has an extra 2 cylinders and an auto compared to my previous ride!!
If I did not do so much high-speed autobahn driving, I would expect the economy to improve by about 1L/100KM.
My fuel stats:
After approx 90.000KM my pre-LCI 520d manual had an average consumption of 8.1L/100KM.
After approx 33.000KM my LCI 525d automatic has an average consumption of 8.6L/100KM. Very good considering it has an extra 2 cylinders and an auto compared to my previous ride!!
If I did not do so much high-speed autobahn driving, I would expect the economy to improve by about 1L/100KM.
08-12-2008, 08:54 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Hi stimpy9226 and welcome to the Forum,
Congrats for your excellent car choice.
Please send in some pics and fill out your signature.
I have a '08 520dA and the consumption has been between 6,3 - 7,9 l / 100 km
but usually around 6,6 l / 100 km in urban/suburban driving.
The almost 8 liter came from short stints in the city only and car standing a lot still but running.
With a non-automatic you should do at least 0,5 l / 100 km better.
PS. All measures are made with the trip meter and gas pump actual fillings.
The iDrive shows about 6,6 l / 100 km.
PPS. The consumptions should get lower after that the car has been driven some 10 - 15 000 km's.
Mine has only 4 700 km's on it.
Congrats for your excellent car choice.
Please send in some pics and fill out your signature.
I have a '08 520dA and the consumption has been between 6,3 - 7,9 l / 100 km
but usually around 6,6 l / 100 km in urban/suburban driving.
The almost 8 liter came from short stints in the city only and car standing a lot still but running.
With a non-automatic you should do at least 0,5 l / 100 km better.
PS. All measures are made with the trip meter and gas pump actual fillings.
The iDrive shows about 6,6 l / 100 km.
PPS. The consumptions should get lower after that the car has been driven some 10 - 15 000 km's.
Mine has only 4 700 km's on it.
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Congrats on the new motor.
I just checked my car (520d manual, 06, 60,000 Km, 2 yrs old) and the trip computer says 6.9l/100km. I haven't reset it in a long time and the driving is mixed urban/rural.
I just checked my car (520d manual, 06, 60,000 Km, 2 yrs old) and the trip computer says 6.9l/100km. I haven't reset it in a long time and the driving is mixed urban/rural.