ITS OFFICIAL 25mpg IS ACCEPTABLE!!!
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Originally Posted by Hawkwing' post='386594' date='Feb 2 2007, 11:20 AM
Ummm.......not to rub salt in an open wound here but I've never had less than an indictated 32mpg in 30,000 miles with my 06-530d - we all know that a heavy right foot, combinations of traffic an speed conditions affect outcome, however 25mpg seems on the low side to me.
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Originally Posted by tony4449' post='387194' date='Feb 3 2007, 06:59 PM
If the Goverment are testing the cars and they only achive 60% consumption, then it needs to be investigated!!
We all know (at least I hope we do) that the DTI tests follow a prescriptive set of cycles which can never be achieved in practice.
To use the DTI figures in any absolute way (rather relatively between models) is impossible on any real world journey.
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For my point of view 25mpg is no acceptable for 530d.
I get 23,5mpg(UK) in an extreme heavy city driving, which is close (enough) to official figures.
Dont know what is your "combined cycle" though...
I get 23,5mpg(UK) in an extreme heavy city driving, which is close (enough) to official figures.
Dont know what is your "combined cycle" though...
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I never get over 9l/100km (translate it to boots/elbows or what ever you want... 
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='387328' date='Feb 4 2007, 09:35 AM
I never get over 9l/100km (translate it to boots/elbows or what ever you want... ) .
) .Why would you want to try to get "over" that figure? Surely that would cost you more?
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Here is the science, make of it what you want......................
http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/informati...ting-scheme.asp
The rest of the site makes interesting reading and I referred to it before I bought my 530d.
As someone has already said it depends on many factors, tyre pressures, ambient temperatures , driving style, road & traffic conditions,etc,etc.
The best figures I have had so far are 25mpg Urban and 45mpg Extra Urban.
http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/informati...ting-scheme.asp
The rest of the site makes interesting reading and I referred to it before I bought my 530d.
As someone has already said it depends on many factors, tyre pressures, ambient temperatures , driving style, road & traffic conditions,etc,etc.
The best figures I have had so far are 25mpg Urban and 45mpg Extra Urban.
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Originally Posted by jagman' post='387330' date='Feb 4 2007, 09:58 AM
The best figures I have had so far are 25mpg Urban and 45mpg Extra Urban.
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My Drive…… 530d Sport (E61) 2005, Carbon Black, Beige Leather, Auto, Comfort Seats, Panoramic Sun Roof, SATNAV Professional, 6 CD, ( Media Pack), Bi- Xenon’s Adaptive, Headlight Washers,Folding Mirrors, Sun Blinds, Sun Protection Glass, Advanced Air Conditioning / Heating, Blue Tooth with integrated Phone.
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='387332' date='Feb 4 2007, 10:01 AM
How did you manage to replicate the DTI cycles or was that your version of Urban and Extra Urban?
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='387329' date='Feb 4 2007, 10:55 AM
Not sure as to what point you're making.
Why would you want to try to get "over" that figure? Surely that would cost you more?
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Why would you want to try to get "over" that figure? Surely that would cost you more?
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who is stupid now (made a misscalculation). 25MPG isn't anything to complain about...
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The analogue "econometer" (or whatever it's called) is a revelation to me - You instantly see that with the slightest touch of the throttle, the economy drops to less than 20mpg. Pulling away (even gently) from standstill pushes the needle all the way to the right.
So, in stop/start town/city driving, I am not surprised at all to hear that the OP is getting 25mpg.
On the 100 mile run back home after picking up the 530d, I averaged 40mpg (70mph, motorways). Currently, with mostly short (2 mile) town journeys and a few 15 mile m-way trips per week, I'm averaging 29.1mpg on the computer.
For the record, my 120d Sport (manual), with exactly the same journey profiles, was averaging 33mpg. So, for 4mpg less, I get 3-litre 6-cyl power & smoothness, auto 'box, AND superlative comfort. Can't be bad.
So, in stop/start town/city driving, I am not surprised at all to hear that the OP is getting 25mpg.
On the 100 mile run back home after picking up the 530d, I averaged 40mpg (70mph, motorways). Currently, with mostly short (2 mile) town journeys and a few 15 mile m-way trips per week, I'm averaging 29.1mpg on the computer.
For the record, my 120d Sport (manual), with exactly the same journey profiles, was averaging 33mpg. So, for 4mpg less, I get 3-litre 6-cyl power & smoothness, auto 'box, AND superlative comfort. Can't be bad.
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