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What kind of mpg do you get?
08-20-2009, 04:49 AM
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I have been a bit disappointed with my mpg, but I think that it is pretty standard considering my driving habits. I do 100% city driving and drive what I would consider to be somewhat aggressively. I usually don't pound the throttle, but I do accelerate quickly from time to time. AC on pretty much all the time. I'm getting about 12-13mpg. What about you guys?
08-20-2009, 04:53 AM
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I believe there have been prior threads on this topic.
So far, in 9,500 miles in my 2009 550i Sport, my lifetime mpg is 16.6. My actual mph has varied from about 10-11 (at the April 25, 2009 Bear Mountain meet) to about 21-22 on pure highway.
My driving style is that of a heavy foot and I like to rev the engine.
So far, in 9,500 miles in my 2009 550i Sport, my lifetime mpg is 16.6. My actual mph has varied from about 10-11 (at the April 25, 2009 Bear Mountain meet) to about 21-22 on pure highway.
My driving style is that of a heavy foot and I like to rev the engine.
08-20-2009, 05:26 AM
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My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='983119' date='Aug 20 2009, 08:53 AM
I believe there have been prior threads on this topic.
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08-20-2009, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='983137' date='Aug 20 2009, 09:28 AM
yes, it has been discussed before.
but I voted anyway.
but I voted anyway.
08-20-2009, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by jherm' post='983116' date='Aug 20 2009, 08:49 AM
I have been a bit disappointed with my mpg, but I think that it is pretty standard considering my driving habits. I do 100% city driving and drive what I would consider to be somewhat aggressively. I usually don't pound the throttle, but I do accelerate quickly from time to time. AC on pretty much all the time. I'm getting about 12-13mpg. What about you guys?
08-20-2009, 05:43 AM
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My Ride: '04 530d Executive, all options except sunroof and comfort seats
ECU remapped by ZipTuning to 260+bhp.
Highway: about 40mpg US (48mpg UK)
City: about 26mpg US (31mpg UK)
Those are both values based on full to empty tank basis, not OBC readings.
City: about 26mpg US (31mpg UK)
Those are both values based on full to empty tank basis, not OBC readings.
08-20-2009, 06:06 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Yeah Jeremy, it's been discussed, but it's okay. I get about 24-25 in mixed driving as well. So far so good. 
I also get somewhere around 430-50 on a tank.
I also get somewhere around 430-50 on a tank.
08-20-2009, 06:20 AM
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I consistanting get about 17-18 mpg in the city according to idrive, on the highway i get mid thirties consistanting.
08-20-2009, 06:23 AM
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This would also be dependent on type of engine you have, mileage, and where you drive to get more specific information...
I voted in the 15 - 20's.
My avg as per the car computer says 20.7 mpg with mixed city 40% / highway driving 60% on my 535i, straight 6 twin turbo with only around 2,000 miles.
I'm hoping that my MPG will improve drastically once I get in the 10,000 miles + on my odo.
I voted in the 15 - 20's.
My avg as per the car computer says 20.7 mpg with mixed city 40% / highway driving 60% on my 535i, straight 6 twin turbo with only around 2,000 miles.
I'm hoping that my MPG will improve drastically once I get in the 10,000 miles + on my odo.