Best achieved mpg?
01-11-2011, 12:24 AM
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Would suggest to check something as obvious as tyre pressures - I was shocked to discover pressures on all 4 of mine were more than a bit out of range. Even more shocking considering had two rear ones replaced not too long ago. Felt difference almost immediately not surprisingly as well as improvement in fuel economy,
What pressure do you run your tires at? I use 2.2Bar front and 2.7 rear as per the tally on the door post but that shows it for 3 / 4 people and half of the time there's just me in it.
01-15-2011, 12:08 AM
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02-09-2011, 08:02 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530xiT: CPO purchase in 2008, used by a BMW exec previously, and like-new when I got it. Compared to my other cars, at first I thought it felt heavy and steering was too heavy. Now, I really enjoy driving it in town and on the freeway. On my
I just got back from Dallas, TX, 1800 miles. I drove my 530xiT mostly around 80 mph. Mileage was around 25 mpg.
02-28-2011, 03:41 AM
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Long term average is about 31mpg, but once managed to get 50mpg! Top speed 50mph. Because tyre blew just after we left the alps and had to come ALL the way back on the spacesaver. Never thought it could manage 50mpg (hopefully it never will again).
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02-28-2011, 06:44 AM
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I just completed a drive from NJ to Atlanta ... 774 mi @ average speed of 63mph ... according to "trip computer" [that factors in stops, slow-downs for ezpass tolls, etc] though most driving speeds were 65mph - 80mph.
'07 530xi mpg = 28.6 ... bet if I had a 'd' it'd be closer to 40mpg but that doesn't factor in the higher cost of diesel in the United States.
'07 530xi mpg = 28.6 ... bet if I had a 'd' it'd be closer to 40mpg but that doesn't factor in the higher cost of diesel in the United States.
03-01-2011, 11:22 AM
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I did a 400 km trip yesterday (mostly highway with some stops due to roadwork). Prior to that, I reset everything and filled the tank to full.
I drove very light and used cruise control a lot. I only averaged 12,5 km/l (28,2 mpg)...
Have not changed the thermostat since i reach operating temperature after approx 20-25 km. Its still cold in Denmark, so i figured that was OK?
Is it the way I drive my 530D or what do you guys do? No climate control or what?
03-04-2011, 11:45 AM
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My Ride: 2009 535D M Sport Carbon Black, 172s, Boot spoiler, Tinted Glass, Media pack, Visabilty Pack, Hifi Upgrade, Electric memory heated Seats, Heated steering Wheel, Sport auto Trans,
I got an lci 535d and i average 35mpg all the time if i take it on a run i get 42mpg easy at motorway speeds. i have acheaved 50mpg doing 55mph once.