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04-07-2010, 09:05 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
And that would not work for me unless I had a calculator mounted on my arm!
I got the best (lowest) fuel consumption with the 530d last summer (in Germany) during our road trip when driving an average speed of 180km/h. I enjoyed that.
04-07-2010, 12:52 PM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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I never managed that low in my 530d, but with the 525d (LCI) and 520d I could get into the 5.xL / 100km range. But that's all history for now, I don't even look at the average consumption any more -- its better that way!
04-07-2010, 12:54 PM
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That's the way the Danes calculate their fuel consumption.My avg consumption is also better on the Autobahn at 180 km/h, than cruising around in Copenhagen. Awesome car
04-07-2010, 12:57 PM
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The first 60 km from Bad Gastein and northbound is limited 80 km/h roads (mostly downhill), so that's the reason for the fine consumption.
550iA and caring about the fuel consumption = waste of time, use the time for locating the next petrol station instead. A family member just sold his 550iA LCI (Danish), and got a C320 CDI. His range doubled with the change..
The first 60 km from Bad Gastein and northbound is limited 80 km/h roads (mostly downhill), so that's the reason for the fine consumption.
550iA and caring about the fuel consumption = waste of time, use the time for locating the next petrol station instead. A family member just sold his 550iA LCI (Danish), and got a C320 CDI. His range doubled with the change..
04-08-2010, 11:57 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530XiT (E61)
I have an 07 530XiT and while I've only had it a few months, I don't think I've gotten better than 10L/100km yet! Is it just the diesels that get fuel economy that good? I know some of the entry-level diesel engines are smaller so I'm sure that makes a difference too. There are a lot of (fuel-sucking) features on this car, but I was hoping my fuel economy would be a bit better than the 10.5-11 litres / 100km (~21.5 - 22.5 US MPG) I've experienced so far...
04-08-2010, 11:40 PM
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I have an 07 530XiT and while I've only had it a few months, I don't think I've gotten better than 10L/100km yet! Is it just the diesels that get fuel economy that good? I know some of the entry-level diesel engines are smaller so I'm sure that makes a difference too. There are a lot of (fuel-sucking) features on this car, but I was hoping my fuel economy would be a bit better than the 10.5-11 litres / 100km (~21.5 - 22.5 US MPG) I've experienced so far...
04-09-2010, 01:32 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
@ xBMWx
The first 60 km from Bad Gastein and northbound is limited 80 km/h roads (mostly downhill), so that's the reason for the fine consumption.
550iA and caring about the fuel consumption = waste of time, use the time for locating the next petrol station instead. A family member just sold his 550iA LCI (Danish), and got a C320 CDI. His range doubled with the change..
The first 60 km from Bad Gastein and northbound is limited 80 km/h roads (mostly downhill), so that's the reason for the fine consumption.
550iA and caring about the fuel consumption = waste of time, use the time for locating the next petrol station instead. A family member just sold his 550iA LCI (Danish), and got a C320 CDI. His range doubled with the change..
04-09-2010, 03:48 AM
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04-09-2010, 03:50 AM
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Great pics and looks like a great vacation. I've only skiied in the Alps once and I will never forget it. The mountains are so jagged and have much more vertical feet than the Rockies.
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