Fuel economy of the 550i ?
08-07-2010, 06:14 AM
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I am after both performance and mileage even with a 550i. Why waste money?
08-07-2010, 07:53 AM
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My Ride: 2011 BMW 550i; Dark Graphite Metalliic/Oyster, 4.4 TT V8, 8-sp AT, Sports Package, Dynamic Handling, Premium Package 2, Cold Weather Package, HUD
08-07-2010, 09:21 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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My 550i is actually more efficient than my last 545i (which I recall was getting a combined 14/15 MPG). But the improved efficiency is just "gravy" for me. Before getting the car, I've never even heard of "Dynamic Efficiency" or "Regenerative Braking."
The EPA spec listed on my 550i--17 City/25 Highway, is actually better than the 17/24 on last car--the Acura TL which had only a V6!
The EPA spec listed on my 550i--17 City/25 Highway, is actually better than the 17/24 on last car--the Acura TL which had only a V6!
08-07-2010, 10:54 AM
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My Ride: 11 550i Sophisto Gray/Oyster Black/Anthracite, Sprt Trns, DHP, IAS, SP, PP1, PP2, CWP, HUD, DAP, AVSP, SF RS, CA, ACC - Euro Del
After the engine is fully broken in, mileage reportedly improves.
08-07-2010, 11:23 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Reportedly so, but I've never seen much of a material improvement on any of my own new cars, BMW or otherwise. The engines will tend to loosen up (in a positive way) after break in, but any improvement in gas mileage tends to be relatively marginal. My own view is that any material difference in post break-in MPG, either positive or negative, will most probably be more attributable to a change in driving style or changes in the urban/extra urban mix compared to the break-in period.
08-07-2010, 01:49 PM
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I agree on the EPA estimates versus reality, but that applies to every car... The 550 still gets pretty darn good mileage given the power of the engine!
08-18-2010, 11:09 AM
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And if you're going to spend $70K for a car ... based on 10K miles driven, the difference in annual cost between one car that gets an average of 25mpg and one that gets 18mpg is about $470/year (with price of gasoline $3.00/gal. Sooooo if fuel economy is really important to you, buy that Prius or always drive downhill. That said, for me, the more important concern is how many times a week do I have to find a gas station OR when I take a trip can I reasonably expect to drive x # of miles between fill-ups. As I've read, that is somewhat an issue with M5 drivers whenever they take a road trip. http://www.ajdesigner.com/fl_fuel/fuel.php
08-18-2010, 01:15 PM
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What does spending $70K on a car have to do with paying more for gas? You could get a $30K Mustang GT and get even worse gas mileage. The price of a car has nothing to do with it.
The point is, people who buy cars like the 550i or a M5 don't care too much about gas mileage. That's not what these cars are about. Finding gas stations are not an issue because unless you live out in the country, they're everywhere.
The point is, people who buy cars like the 550i or a M5 don't care too much about gas mileage. That's not what these cars are about. Finding gas stations are not an issue because unless you live out in the country, they're everywhere.
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