550i gas mileage?
02-23-2006, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Gadgets' post='244565' date='Feb 22 2006, 11:09 PM
That's very good, i'm averaging about 16.8 with my 545I, hopefully it'll get better with the 550I... another month togo 
02-23-2006, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by wassy' post='244520' date='Feb 22 2006, 09:45 PM
BMWUSA site does not list the MPG figure on the 550i. I have a 545i, and am trading for a 550i. any numbers out there for the 550i with auto?
Not bad considering the same sticker for a 330xi step had 20 27.
Thats 105 extra horsepower for 3 less mpg on the city side.
02-23-2006, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='244811' date='Feb 23 2006, 09:52 AM
I think the MPG gauges should be replaced with something more useful, like temp, and G-FORCE. When driving a V8, good MPG is not very promising.
02-24-2006, 06:14 AM
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I live in the city and on occasion get on the highway to visit clients in the suburbs. I am averaging 13.9-14.1 since new. I guess I drive my baby a little harder than most <_<
02-24-2006, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='244550' date='Feb 22 2006, 10:25 PM
I would guess that your mileage for a 550 will not be very different than with your 545. Forget the mileage ... enjoy the extra power. 
I'm with you Tachyon. I have covered 2800 miles in my 550 and have yet to calculate fuel mileage.
Hell, I don't even check the price of the gasoline and how much it takes to fill up. Whatever it is, it's worth it. Of all the money I spend, none of it is better spent than re-filling my baby. I get repaid in smiles.
02-24-2006, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DUCKMAN' post='245673' date='Feb 24 2006, 06:37 PM
I'm with you Tachyon. I have covered 2800 miles in my 550 and have yet to calculate fuel mileage.
Hell, I don't even check the price of the gasoline and how much it takes to fill up. Whatever it is, it's worth it. Of all the money I spend, none of it is better spent than re-filling my baby. I get repaid in smiles.
Hell, I don't even check the price of the gasoline and how much it takes to fill up. Whatever it is, it's worth it. Of all the money I spend, none of it is better spent than re-filling my baby. I get repaid in smiles.
Hahah whatever it is you gotta pay it... so why bother looking right?
Just enjoy!
02-25-2006, 12:56 AM
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17.4 with mixed city and freeway and minor accelerations for fun. Trust me the power is so addicting you just want to go to 100+ mph for the hell of it. Highway is as advertised 25 mpg. The problem I think with the 5 series in general including the M5 is that it has to small of a gas tank. We need a 20+ gallon tank for this car. Average range after fill up is 350 miles.
02-25-2006, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TV550' post='245798' date='Feb 25 2006, 04:56 AM
17.4 with mixed city and freeway and minor accelerations for fun. Trust me the power is so addicting you just want to go to 100+ mph for the hell of it. Highway is as advertised 25 mpg. The problem I think with the 5 series in general including the M5 is that it has to small of a gas tank. We need a 20+ gallon tank for this car. Average range after fill up is 350 miles.
350 miles ??!! I wish... try something like 280 if you get about 17 mpg average...