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      09-20-2013, 09:33 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by Snig View Post
BMW UK lists the F15 Fuel Economy Figures* as such:

X5 50i: 26.9-27.2 mpg

X5 M50d: 42.2 mpg

X5 30d (USA 35d): 45.6 mpg

*Note: Euro MPG and USA MPG are not calculated the same way.
The fuel consumption given in miles per gallon and the CO2 emission given in grams per kilometre represent the combined values. In line with new European standards, the range shown displays the fuel consumption and CO2 values from the smallest to largest wheel size available on the selected model.


Quick equation will help get an estimate of combined value.

USAMPG (50i) / UKMPG (50i) = USAMPG (35d) / UKMPG (30d)
17 / 27 = x / 45.6 (SOLVE FOR X)
X = 28.7 MPG Combined
I dont think you can just use ratio
It's easy to convert UK to US mpg by simply comparing gallons
45.6 Imp = 38 US mpg

However, is the 30d on UK site is the new TwinPower diesel?
It's supposed to be more efficient
Also, keep in mind, even after conversions, for some reason US mpg numbers are always worse than EU

Comparing differences to 5-er, X5 is usually 2mpg less than 5-er (xDrive)
Since 535d is 26/37, i expect X5 35d to be 24 city / 35 hwy

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