diesel fuel consumtpion
06-07-2005, 12:04 AM
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My Ride: 535 D - to be delivered end Feb 2005 - color E08 - comfort seats - executive leather balck - 122 wheels - dynamic drive - active steering - pack luxe - tecnology pack - moon roof - 6CD player - hifi system - spare wheel - BT phone
On a 300 km trip door to door from Paris to Bruxelles at speed varying from 120 km/h to 160 km/h (average +- 100 km/h): 8 l/100 km -> good
In trafic jam condition (average 15 -> 20 km/h): 15 l to 17 l/100 km -> dispapointed.
On country road with sport driving: 10 l/100 km.
Comparired with my former Mercedes W211 E 500 (8 cyl 5 lt): 11 l/100 km on the motorway but 20 to 22 lt in city driving
Conclusion yes diesel is better but no so much
In trafic jam condition (average 15 -> 20 km/h): 15 l to 17 l/100 km -> dispapointed.
On country road with sport driving: 10 l/100 km.
Comparired with my former Mercedes W211 E 500 (8 cyl 5 lt): 11 l/100 km on the motorway but 20 to 22 lt in city driving
Conclusion yes diesel is better but no so much
06-07-2005, 03:02 AM
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Having bought the car new, and a new driver to diesels, I am also monitoring this closely:
Only filled the car up twice so far:
1st fill up, got a range of 360 miles and an mpg of 24mpg
2nd fill up (this still has not run out yet), but estimate a range of 540 miles and an mpg of 37 mpg. This fill up included 2 long motorway runs (c.350 miles in total).
So I think the fuel economy is getting better as the car is running in........mind you once I hit the magic 1300 miles (running in period), it's bound to get down to the mid 20's!!!
How many miles has your car done salebeemer ?..........I would have thought you have to allow for the fact that the car will not be as efficient until it is fully run in.
Cheers.
Only filled the car up twice so far:
1st fill up, got a range of 360 miles and an mpg of 24mpg
2nd fill up (this still has not run out yet), but estimate a range of 540 miles and an mpg of 37 mpg. This fill up included 2 long motorway runs (c.350 miles in total).
So I think the fuel economy is getting better as the car is running in........mind you once I hit the magic 1300 miles (running in period), it's bound to get down to the mid 20's!!!
How many miles has your car done salebeemer ?..........I would have thought you have to allow for the fact that the car will not be as efficient until it is fully run in.
Cheers.
06-07-2005, 03:27 AM
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My Ride: 535d Eccelsa, 05 2005 (built 12-04), sapphireblack, beige dakota leather, electric seats, poplar wood trim, sport suspension, 124 style 18" alloys, differentiated f/r runflat tyres, steptronic, adaptive light control, bi-xenon, BMW PRO nav, cd, cd changer, electric-foldable and automatic antidazzle rear mirrors, automatic antidazzle internal rear mirror, adjustable central armrest, BT, Hifi Professional LOGIC7 , extended functions aircon, full lighting package, green comfort fascia on windshield, PDC park distance control, voice control, CPT9000 car phone, BMW Assist, BMW On-line, BMW Tracking, alarm system, programmable remote controls.
Originally Posted by Gudge' date='Jun 7 2005, 12:02 PM
Having bought the car new, and a new driver to diesels, I am also monitoring this closely:
Only filled the car up twice so far:
1st fill up, got a range of 360 miles and an mpg of 24mpg
2nd fill up (this still has not run out yet), but estimate a range of 540 miles and an mpg of 37 mpg. This fill up included 2 long motorway runs (c.350 miles in total).
So I think the fuel economy is getting better as the car is running in........mind you once I hit the magic 1300 miles (running in period), it's bound to get down to the mid 20's!!!
How many miles has your car done salebeemer ?..........I would have thought you have to allow for the fact that the car will not be as efficient until it is fully run in.
Cheers.
Only filled the car up twice so far:
1st fill up, got a range of 360 miles and an mpg of 24mpg
2nd fill up (this still has not run out yet), but estimate a range of 540 miles and an mpg of 37 mpg. This fill up included 2 long motorway runs (c.350 miles in total).
So I think the fuel economy is getting better as the car is running in........mind you once I hit the magic 1300 miles (running in period), it's bound to get down to the mid 20's!!!
How many miles has your car done salebeemer ?..........I would have thought you have to allow for the fact that the car will not be as efficient until it is fully run in.
Cheers.
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Strange enough, I'm having better mileage now with my new 535d compared to my previous car, 530d E60. Probably the much higher torque available allows the auto tranny to keep higher gears longer and more often.
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