MPG Questions on a 525i
12-26-2008, 05:05 AM
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I have a US Spec 525i. Lately, with some highway and some stop and go New Jersey traffic, I've been averaging about 26-27 MPG, which I am quite happy with! I'm pretty fuel conscious (Thus my decision to purchase the 525) and light on the gas pedal.
Here is something I don't get though, the US-Spec 525i gives a 20/30 mpg rating, which seems pretty accurate in my few weeks with the car.
However, the UK-Spec 525i gives a "combined cycle" mpg of 38.2!!!! To my knowledge it is the same exact engine, and I know for sure that getting close to 40mpg out of this engine in stock form is NOT POSSIBLE! Am I missing something on the definition of "combined cycle"?
Could someone please explain this to me? It's frustrating to think that my English colleagues can be getting nearly 40 while I'm sitting at 27
Here is something I don't get though, the US-Spec 525i gives a 20/30 mpg rating, which seems pretty accurate in my few weeks with the car.
However, the UK-Spec 525i gives a "combined cycle" mpg of 38.2!!!! To my knowledge it is the same exact engine, and I know for sure that getting close to 40mpg out of this engine in stock form is NOT POSSIBLE! Am I missing something on the definition of "combined cycle"?
Could someone please explain this to me? It's frustrating to think that my English colleagues can be getting nearly 40 while I'm sitting at 27
12-26-2008, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jalanson' post='753000' date='Dec 26 2008, 09:05 AM
I have a US Spec 525i. Lately, with some highway and some stop and go New Jersey traffic, I've been averaging about 26-27 MPG, which I am quite happy with! I'm pretty fuel conscious (Thus my decision to purchase the 525) and light on the gas pedal.
Here is something I don't get though, the US-Spec 525i gives a 20/30 mpg rating, which seems pretty accurate in my few weeks with the car.
However, the UK-Spec 525i gives a "combined cycle" mpg of 38.2!!!! To my knowledge it is the same exact engine, and I know for sure that getting close to 40mpg out of this engine in stock form is NOT POSSIBLE! Am I missing something on the definition of "combined cycle"?
Could someone please explain this to me? It's frustrating to think that my English colleagues can be getting nearly 40 while I'm sitting at 27
Here is something I don't get though, the US-Spec 525i gives a 20/30 mpg rating, which seems pretty accurate in my few weeks with the car.
However, the UK-Spec 525i gives a "combined cycle" mpg of 38.2!!!! To my knowledge it is the same exact engine, and I know for sure that getting close to 40mpg out of this engine in stock form is NOT POSSIBLE! Am I missing something on the definition of "combined cycle"?
Could someone please explain this to me? It's frustrating to think that my English colleagues can be getting nearly 40 while I'm sitting at 27
12-26-2008, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jalanson' post='753000' date='Dec 26 2008, 09:05 AM
I have a US Spec 525i. Lately, with some highway and some stop and go New Jersey traffic, I've been averaging about 26-27 MPG, which I am quite happy with! I'm pretty fuel conscious (Thus my decision to purchase the 525) and light on the gas pedal.
Here is something I don't get though, the US-Spec 525i gives a 20/30 mpg rating, which seems pretty accurate in my few weeks with the car.
However, the UK-Spec 525i gives a "combined cycle" mpg of 38.2!!!! To my knowledge it is the same exact engine, and I know for sure that getting close to 40mpg out of this engine in stock form is NOT POSSIBLE! Am I missing something on the definition of "combined cycle"?
Could someone please explain this to me? It's frustrating to think that my English colleagues can be getting nearly 40 while I'm sitting at 27
Here is something I don't get though, the US-Spec 525i gives a 20/30 mpg rating, which seems pretty accurate in my few weeks with the car.
However, the UK-Spec 525i gives a "combined cycle" mpg of 38.2!!!! To my knowledge it is the same exact engine, and I know for sure that getting close to 40mpg out of this engine in stock form is NOT POSSIBLE! Am I missing something on the definition of "combined cycle"?
Could someone please explain this to me? It's frustrating to think that my English colleagues can be getting nearly 40 while I'm sitting at 27
This might shed a little more light: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_per_gallon
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12-26-2008, 07:33 AM
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My Ride: 2006 523i M-Sport
This might be slightly OT, but I have a 523i (2.5l) and im getting 19/20mpg in the last 8weeks or so I've had it 
99% of my driving is Urban & I dont drive like an idiot at all.
Worth Investigating?
99% of my driving is Urban & I dont drive like an idiot at all.
Worth Investigating?
12-26-2008, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gmcc' post='753278' date='Dec 26 2008, 05:47 PM
My 07 525xi gets 24 around town and 28 or better on the highway. Actual mileage depends if I am driving in the mountains or on the straight and flat.
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