Gas prices going up! Who's got the best MPG?? - Page 2

Trondxd · 03-05-2013, 04:27 PM

Sorry I know the XD's are not common in the US. But I can tell you with about 250 hp and 520Nm The XD is quite fun to drive as well. The perfect combination of fun and convenience. In addition I climb any hill in The winter...

2000beamer · 03-05-2013, 04:32 PM

The ole 323i sedan sees anywhere from 60 to 100 miles per weekday. I set cruise control at 79 MPH (speed limit 70) and the needle stays at about thirty to thirty one MPG. She only drinks Sunoco Premium (I'd do s
Shell if it was more convenient than Sunoco,) and runs like a dream. I'd probably consider driving a 330 if I didn't spend the entire freaking day on the highway. The fewer horses in my 323i are enough to get me in trouble but still give me pretty great gas mileage.

MikeyyyC · 03-12-2013, 04:05 PM

Whoa....I get 16-18mpg mostly because I only do city driving but not sitting in traffic. Is this normal?

NOVAbimmer · 03-12-2013, 04:10 PM

I run premium in my car, lifetime average of 19 mpg. Maybe tops out at 22-23 on the highway.

330xigraham · 03-12-2013, 04:11 PM

Yes. EPA's revised testing resulted in 16mpg city 23mpg highway.

NOVAbimmer · 03-12-2013, 04:18 PM

Mine has nothing to do with the EPA, just a thirsty V8

SamDoe1 · 03-12-2013, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330xigraham

Yes. EPA's revised testing resulted in 16mpg city 23mpg highway.

For what car?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOVAbimmer

Mine has nothing to do with the EPA, just a thirsty V8

Stang only does 19mpg??? Hmm...maybe the Corvette just moved up on my list.

NOVAbimmer · 03-12-2013, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamDoe1

For what car?

Stang only does 19mpg??? Hmm...maybe the Corvette just moved up on my list.

Pro Tip: Don't cross shop sports cars based on gas mileage.

SamDoe1 · 03-12-2013, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOVAbimmer

Pro Tip: Don't cross shop sports cars based on gas mileage.

Note to self: Sarcasm doesn't translate well over the internets.

I want to be able to carry 4 people so the Vette is already out of the question even though the back seats on a Mustang are tight.

NOVAbimmer · 03-12-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamDoe1

Note to self: Sarcasm doesn't translate well over the internets.

I want to be able to carry 4 people so the Vette is already out of the question even though the back seats on a Mustang are tight.

Definitely don't get a mustang with the expectation that anyone other than short midgets will fit comfortably in the back.

NCLee · 03-13-2013, 11:37 AM

No matter what I seem to do, my average always ends up at 21 mpg. I can usually get in the high 20s or even low 30s if I'm on the highway at reasonable speeds in the summertime. But of course most of my miles are commuting, starting, stopping, and trying to avoid SUV drivers with a phone in one hand and a sandwich in the other. I feel "safer" with the Steptronic set to 'S' on my commute. This of course only encourages my pedal foot, and I end up arriving home with another 21 mpg commute.

In my area, Shell 93 octane is often 10 to 15 cents more expensive than Kroger or Speedway. Does it make much of a difference?

In the end, I doubt any part upgrade, fuel change, or $900 tire swap is going to be any more effective than smooth controlled acceleration, staying in the right lane, and simply embracing my soul-sucking commute time under or at the speed limit. But on my commute, I have to ask myself: is it worth the 92¢ extra in gas to arrive home 5 minutes sooner and get out of traffic? I'll answer that with a "yes" every single day.

JohnnyPhoenix · 03-14-2013, 09:15 PM

Well, I average about 26 mpg, can get 30+ on the interstate. My "average" driving area is hilly, somewhat open country roads, and limited access 65 mph highway. My Honda gets better, around 29, my Subarus do a little worse, 23ish. Overall, I can't complain given the level of performance and comfort the car provides.

JP

Count Zero · 03-25-2013, 02:29 PM

Hi guys.. first post here, but my e46 is also 330xd and not xi... stock and no mods at all.

So average, last reset 1 year ago, I have 27mpg and on highway i do 40mpg.... well in the city situation is much worse. City I get only 21mpg.

customisbetter · 03-25-2013, 02:37 PM

I've never gotten more than 21 mpg on a tank.

simsima325 · 03-25-2013, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trondxd

I average 53 mpg in my 330 xd - tuned with EES software

Imperial vs. US gallon...

Count Zero · 03-25-2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simsima325

Imperial vs. US gallon...

I suppose he means... imperial

Trondxd · 03-27-2013, 02:09 PM

US gallon. 53 mpg - highway driving 70-75mph. Better than 60 mpg possible on trips with constant driving in 50 mph. 35-40 mpg in more city like driving

SamDoe1 · 03-27-2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trondxd

US gallon. 53 mpg - highway driving 70-75mph. Better than 60 mpg possible on trips with constant driving in 50 mph. 35-40 mpg in more city like driving

I wish we got diesels here.

Count Zero · 03-27-2013, 04:43 PM

Sam, this is extreme achievement for 330xd, don't be over-impressed... just very few highly tuned can give such consumption.... but for 320d... that would be normal.

Nateweav · 03-27-2013, 06:06 PM

Really?! A thread about gas mileage gets 40+ posts?

03-12-2013, 04:10 PM	#24
NOVAbimmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: VA Posts: 10,659 My Ride: GT/CS, 01 330 6MT View My Garage	I run premium in my car, lifetime average of 19 mpg. Maybe tops out at 22-23 on the highway. __________________ -Mike Removed Ask an Insurance Adjuster Anything Cup of Joe for a Joe! http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj/ buy my O.Z. Ultraleggeras!

03-12-2013, 04:18 PM	#26
NOVAbimmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: VA Posts: 10,659 My Ride: GT/CS, 01 330 6MT View My Garage	Mine has nothing to do with the EPA, just a thirsty V8 __________________ -Mike Removed Ask an Insurance Adjuster Anything Cup of Joe for a Joe! http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj/ buy my O.Z. Ultraleggeras!

03-13-2013, 11:37 AM	#31
NCLee Always drops the drain plug Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 330xi View My Garage	No matter what I seem to do, my average always ends up at 21 mpg. I can usually get in the high 20s or even low 30s if I'm on the highway at reasonable speeds in the summertime. But of course most of my miles are commuting, starting, stopping, and trying to avoid SUV drivers with a phone in one hand and a sandwich in the other. I feel "safer" with the Steptronic set to 'S' on my commute. This of course only encourages my pedal foot, and I end up arriving home with another 21 mpg commute. In my area, Shell 93 octane is often 10 to 15 cents more expensive than Kroger or Speedway. Does it make much of a difference? In the end, I doubt any part upgrade, fuel change, or $900 tire swap is going to be any more effective than smooth controlled acceleration, staying in the right lane, and simply embracing my soul-sucking commute time under or at the speed limit. But on my commute, I have to ask myself: is it worth the 92¢ extra in gas to arrive home 5 minutes sooner and get out of traffic? I'll answer that with a "yes" every single day. __________________ What I've learned so far: don't start working on the car unless you have a ride to the parts shop. whatever you're doing, Mango's guide is probably right. it's not that you can't find it in the Bentley manual, it's probably not in there. whatever problem you're having, someone on here has probably had it too, and delmarco has probably written about it.

03-25-2013, 02:37 PM	#34
customisbetter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: East Lansing Posts: 241 My Ride: 02 325xi View My Garage	I've never gotten more than 21 mpg on a tank. __________________

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03-05-2013, 04:27 PM	#21
Trondxd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Norway Posts: 5 My Ride: 330xd View My Garage	Sorry I know the XD's are not common in the US. But I can tell you with about 250 hp and 520Nm The XD is quite fun to drive as well. The perfect combination of fun and convenience. In addition I climb any hill in The winter...

03-05-2013, 04:32 PM	#22
2000beamer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoFlo Posts: 244 My Ride: 2000 323i View My Garage	The ole 323i sedan sees anywhere from 60 to 100 miles per weekday. I set cruise control at 79 MPH (speed limit 70) and the needle stays at about thirty to thirty one MPG. She only drinks Sunoco Premium (I'd do s Shell if it was more convenient than Sunoco,) and runs like a dream. I'd probably consider driving a 330 if I didn't spend the entire freaking day on the highway. The fewer horses in my 323i are enough to get me in trouble but still give me pretty great gas mileage.

03-12-2013, 04:05 PM	#23
MikeyyyC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: 07512 Posts: 1 My Ride: 330xi View My Garage	Whoa....I get 16-18mpg mostly because I only do city driving but not sitting in traffic. Is this normal?

03-12-2013, 04:11 PM	#25
330xigraham Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 16 My Ride: 2004 330xi View My Garage	Yes. EPA's revised testing resulted in 16mpg city 23mpg highway.

03-14-2013, 09:15 PM	#32
JohnnyPhoenix Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South central WI Posts: 8 My Ride: '05 330Xi 6MT View My Garage	Well, I average about 26 mpg, can get 30+ on the interstate. My "average" driving area is hilly, somewhat open country roads, and limited access 65 mph highway. My Honda gets better, around 29, my Subarus do a little worse, 23ish. Overall, I can't complain given the level of performance and comfort the car provides. JP

03-25-2013, 02:29 PM	#33
Count Zero Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: EU Posts: 4 My Ride: 330xd View My Garage	Hi guys.. first post here, but my e46 is also 330xd and not xi... stock and no mods at all. So average, last reset 1 year ago, I have 27mpg and on highway i do 40mpg.... well in the city situation is much worse. City I get only 21mpg.

03-27-2013, 02:09 PM	#37
Trondxd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Norway Posts: 5 My Ride: 330xd View My Garage	US gallon. 53 mpg - highway driving 70-75mph. Better than 60 mpg possible on trips with constant driving in 50 mph. 35-40 mpg in more city like driving

03-27-2013, 04:43 PM	#39
Count Zero Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: EU Posts: 4 My Ride: 330xd View My Garage	Sam, this is extreme achievement for 330xd, don't be over-impressed... just very few highly tuned can give such consumption.... but for 320d... that would be normal.

03-27-2013, 06:06 PM	#40
Nateweav Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 34 My Ride: 2001 330Xi View My Garage	Really?! A thread about gas mileage gets 40+ posts?