What kind of MPG can I expect with 530 ?
07-19-2007, 11:27 PM
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32mpg!!!!!!! thats not bad, dont you guys out there have a diffrent readings than use cos i would have said thats mighty impressive for use let alone .
I would be more inclined to expect some where between 18 - 26 that is a realistic figure i would say for the 530I
I would be more inclined to expect some where between 18 - 26 that is a realistic figure i would say for the 530I
07-20-2007, 10:27 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i, Orient Blue (shadow line), Black Leather, Steptronic, Sports Pkg, M-Aero Kit w/RaceMesh Grille, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Nav Pro, Logic 7, PDC, HUD, Rear Heated Seats, Rear Sunshade, ALU Cube interior trim, Back-lit Door Sills, Comfort Seats!
Originally Posted by kompressorsf' post='450085' date='Jul 20 2007, 08:28 AM
2006 530i, steptronic...commute about 25 RT daily, 30%Hwy - 70%City... I have never gotten better than 18.5 MPG!
More "spirited" driving, and I'll easily dip into the 17's!
Now on a highway-only drive, I can easily get 31 MPG.
07-20-2007, 11:16 AM
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My Ride: 2004 5.30i Saphire Black on Auburn, Sports Pckg, Premium Pckg, Sound Pckg, HUD, Cold Weather Pckg, Heated Rear Seats, Electronic Rear Window Shade, Foldable Rear Seats with Ski Bag, European Reflectors, Active Steering, PDC, 19" AC Schnitzer Type II, Front: 245/35, Rear: 275/30 Toyo T1S, H&R Sports Springs, 35% Tinted Windows, B&B exhaust w/ custom straight pipe
Before I put exhaust and straight pipe I was averaging about 23 mpg city and highway. Now I'm just under 21. I have gone 520 miles in one tank. Made it from Washington DC to Boston and was averaging about 35 mpg.
07-20-2007, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by steve-san' post='450296' date='Jul 20 2007, 02:27 PM
I can second this. 2006 530i with the 255HP engine, ~18k miles on the odometer.
More "spirited" driving, and I'll easily dip into the 17's!
Now on a highway-only drive, I can easily get 31 MPG.
More "spirited" driving, and I'll easily dip into the 17's!
Now on a highway-only drive, I can easily get 31 MPG.
07-20-2007, 03:57 PM
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I'm seeing right at 25 in mixed driving (probably 60% expressway, but averaging 80-85 mph). With just highway driving I can get about 31-32. I'm very pleased with the fuel mileage for the size of the car.
07-20-2007, 04:44 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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Originally Posted by rickmitre' post='450313' date='Jul 20 2007, 12:17 PM
My wife, I swear I can't figure out how she does it, got 33.1 mpg on same trip on the way home.
07-20-2007, 06:46 PM
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My Ride: 04' 530i Sport/premium/cold wx/PDC/xenon.
04' 6MT I have replaced the air filter with K & N avg 23mpg 50/50 city/hywy 80 miles round trip/day.
Best mileage I remember was 28+ in last 3 years.
Best mileage I remember was 28+ in last 3 years.
07-20-2007, 10:13 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Titanium Silver Metallic w/ gray leather
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45,000 miles on the odometer. 18-20 city, 31-32 highway. On the flat highway, I get better mileage at 85 mph than I do at 65 mph.
07-22-2007, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Falterkammer' post='450503' date='Jul 21 2007, 01:13 AM
45,000 miles on the odometer. 18-20 city, 31-32 highway. On the flat highway, I get better mileage at 85 mph than I do at 65 mph.