750 mile roundtrip with 50.4 mpg
07-07-2007, 01:36 PM
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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.
Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='444561' date='Jul 8 2007, 12:27 AM
Is that the McLarens sandwiching the Ferrari of Hakkinen?
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07-07-2007, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Lancaster' post='444564' date='Jul 7 2007, 10:31 PM
This is a turbocharged engine.
The algorithm re increasing cc and adding further turbos adversely affecting consumption still applies I believe.
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07-08-2007, 04:20 AM
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My Ride: 520d SE
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Checked the OBC on arrival home and was pleased to see a average fuel consumption of 50.4mpg, pretty pleased myself
A number of posts on here have raised concerns about the fuel economy on the 520, so nice to hear that you can get the kind of mpg I was expecting.
A number of posts on here have raised concerns about the fuel economy on the 520, so nice to hear that you can get the kind of mpg I was expecting.
07-08-2007, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='444715' date='Jul 8 2007, 07:58 AM
I sit corrected. Note to self: look at the spec next time (for the first time).
The algorithm re increasing cc and adding further turbos adversely affecting consumption still applies I believe.
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The algorithm re increasing cc and adding further turbos adversely affecting consumption still applies I believe.
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07-09-2007, 01:03 PM
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Over 50 mpg is definately impressive. If i take my time (sub 80 mph etc) i can get over 40 on a run. Unfortunately i seem to get about 34mpg
Diesel torque certainly makes for a more relaxed drive. My experiences in 3 litre petrol BMW's have been fun, but certainly not as civilised...
Diesel torque certainly makes for a more relaxed drive. My experiences in 3 litre petrol BMW's have been fun, but certainly not as civilised...
07-09-2007, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich535d' post='445378' date='Jul 9 2007, 02:03 PM
Over 50 mpg is definately impressive. If i take my time (sub 80 mph etc) i can get over 40 on a run. Unfortunately i seem to get about 34mpg
Diesel torque certainly makes for a more relaxed drive. My experiences in 3 litre petrol BMW's have been fun, but certainly not as civilised...
Diesel torque certainly makes for a more relaxed drive. My experiences in 3 litre petrol BMW's have been fun, but certainly not as civilised...
07-09-2007, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='445486' date='Jul 10 2007, 03:53 AM
i wish we could get gas mileage like that...
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