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07-25-2008, 07:37 PM
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My Ride: 2008 528xi navigation, xenon lights, luxury seats, Ipod adaptor, rear air bags, premium pkg, steptronic automatic transmission
28 mpg on the highway at 72 mph in the summer. 22-23 mpg mix town/highway summer. 2-3 mpg less in the winter. Live in Wisconsin, US 2008 528xi I have calculated this the old fashioned way: miles driven by actual gas put in car. I use 93 octane Mobil (no ethanol)
07-27-2008, 02:24 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530 XD TOURING Luxe, 231HP
BMW E60 Touring 530Xd. 17" 225 wide wheels.
Freeway, driving around 140km/hr gives between 7.2 and 7.5 liter for 100km.
Freeway in Germany at 200/240kmh/hrs: 9.8 liters /100km
General usage, on long duration without reseting the computer, I always end up at 8.2l/100km
Town only, short distances , al lot of cold engine drive: can go up to 11l/100km.
And to convert one unit to the other:
Convert MPG imperial to US to l/100km
Salut.
Freeway, driving around 140km/hr gives between 7.2 and 7.5 liter for 100km.
Freeway in Germany at 200/240kmh/hrs: 9.8 liters /100km
General usage, on long duration without reseting the computer, I always end up at 8.2l/100km
Town only, short distances , al lot of cold engine drive: can go up to 11l/100km.
And to convert one unit to the other:
Convert MPG imperial to US to l/100km
Salut.
07-27-2008, 06:05 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i 6MT
17 mpg during commute. Mid to upper 20's on interstates. Only 2500 mi so I still consider it to be in the break in stage. Changing oil and filter soon and that usually ups mileage 1-2 mpg after break in.
07-27-2008, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by roadie' post='630806' date='Jul 23 2008, 01:41 PM
I'm surprised at the great fuel economy of the 530xi. It is identical to the manual transmission E39 530i we have - despite being AWD and more power.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
Went from Canfield, OH to Bronx, NY (410 miles) & my '05 530i got 29 mpg with going no faster than 80mph; I thought that was pretty good.
I'm hoping to trade in a year or two down the line, but if the gas mileage doesn't improve on the future BMWs, I might not.
07-27-2008, 09:41 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
I typically only drive 15 miles per day (I live real close to work, luckily) -- lately I have been averaging around 15 mpg....however I do tend to punch it when entering and leaving the expressway. :-0
07-27-2008, 10:22 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I did a 500 mile R/T this week--220 highway down, 50 city-ish (no snarls--and some 40 mph zones) while there, 220 back. I got 30.1 on the way there, and after the 50 city, the average dropped to 25.5. I got 29.7 on the way back. I generally seem to get about 19 in town.
07-27-2008, 11:53 AM
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My Ride: 525d, build 3/2005, Silbergrau, Steptronic,Servotronic, Trailer tow hicth, Through-loading system incl ski bag, Cruise control, Winter packet
Originally Posted by roadie' post='630806' date='Jul 23 2008, 08:41 PM
I'm surprised at the great fuel economy of the 530xi. It is identical to the manual transmission E39 530i we have - despite being AWD and more power.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
Drove from BOS -> NYC and trip computer reported 29.1 MPG at average speed of 72.1 mph.
I have now driven summer holiday trips, about 30% motorway (130 km/h), 50% 90km/h and 20% in town/city.
