Car & Driver gas mileage

adrianmscott · 04-26-2014, 09:55 AM

Just read C&D's review of the xdrive 35i. They observed 21 mpg during their test. I'm 600 miles into my xdrive 35i & registering 14.6 mpg and I've been doing most of my driving on Eco plus. Wtf? One of the biggest reasons I traded in my '10 X5 M was for better mpg. I was starting to feel carbon footprint-guilt. But I'm only getting a 4 mpg bump... Curious to know what you guys are getting?

ictx5 · 04-26-2014, 09:59 AM

19 mpg. 1800 miles. Majority of mileage is Hwy, but majority of time is city. 90% comfort mode.

S1OOORR · 04-26-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by adrianmscott

Just read C&D's review of the xdrive 35i. They observed 21 mpg during their test. I'm 600 miles into my xdrive 35i & registering 14.6 mpg and I've been doing most of my driving on Eco plus. Wtf? One of the biggest reasons I traded in my '10 X5 M was for better mpg. I was starting to feel carbon footprint-guilt. But I'm only getting a 4 mpg bump... Curious to know what you guys are getting?

I'm getting 22mpg in eco pro mode. lay off of the pedal stay under 70 mph, then maybe you should see slight improvement. i travel 64 miles one way to work highway miles. i reset my trip computer every time i gas up to see what type of mpg I'm getting so far my last tank i travel 340 miles with a range of 130 left with the 20 inch wheels on

r33_RGSport · 04-26-2014, 10:12 AM

I do a lot of local street. So far 4500 miles.
I would say averaging around 14mpg.
I think you are about right. Never believe what the sticker says. Those are calculated on the engine itself, not hauling the 6000LBS of its body and road condition.

I think there was an article about that. You should google it.

yiyi · 04-26-2014, 12:28 PM

I'm getting 25 mpg on my diesel. Highway & city combined

PunjabiM3 · 04-26-2014, 12:41 PM

If mileage was a big concern how come you did not get the diesel? It's only $1500 more no?

Diper · 04-26-2014, 02:22 PM

31.36 mpg or 7.5L/100KM in a 3.0d on 20" 551
75% highway.

PaleRider · 04-26-2014, 02:36 PM

1600 miles so far and averaging 20 in town and 26.5 on the highway. Use Eco pro mode almost exclusively...

Malakas · 04-26-2014, 03:19 PM

35d: getting 24 mixed use on only second tank of gas. Easily 30s on freeway. But even accelerating moderately the gauge reads 9-11mpg

Michiganian · 04-26-2014, 04:54 PM

Just hit 4000 miles and mostly highway. Averaging between 30-33 per tank use Eco-pro on long drives and cruise at 71mph or so

originalgoods13 · 04-26-2014, 05:06 PM

17.79 MPG on my 35i, with about 10 fill ups and 2,500KM on the odometer. 99% in Comfort Mode, city driving

Jenya B · 04-26-2014, 09:31 PM

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17.79 MPG on my 35i, with about 10 fill ups and 2,500KM on the odometer. 99% in Comfort Mode, city driving

2700km 6 fill ups , city drive , 35d

MysticBlue · 04-26-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by adrianmscott

I was starting to feel carbon footprint-guilt.

My advice is, get over it.

Roundown · 04-27-2014, 12:28 PM

4k in- 20mpg combined on my 35i. FWIW, mileage has slowly improved.

Genechen22 · 04-27-2014, 09:50 PM

11mpg on the 50i. Mostly local in NYC.

Born2Drive · 04-28-2014, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by adrianmscott

Just read C&D's review of the xdrive 35i. They observed 21 mpg during their test. I'm 600 miles into my xdrive 35i & registering 14.6 mpg and I've been doing most of my driving on Eco plus. Wtf? One of the biggest reasons I traded in my '10 X5 M was for better mpg. I was starting to feel carbon footprint-guilt. But I'm only getting a 4 mpg bump... Curious to know what you guys are getting?

Did you get the xdrive 35i with M Sport package?

MRV99 · 04-28-2014, 10:58 AM

You are coming from a X5M, maybe your driving it in a way which provides the same feel. If your used to gazelle starts and you are driving the 35 the same, you will see drastic fuel consumption. I have to really drive ultra conservative in my X5 50 and M3 to get anywhere close to the EPA numbers. It does not take much to dump 2-5 mpg.

BradATL · 05-01-2014, 11:49 PM

About 17 mpg in mostly city driving. Only have 350 miles on the vehicle so far.

EIGHTLUG · 05-08-2014, 02:09 PM

I notice some of us are across the pond. Is the mileage you're quoting in reference to US or Imperial gallons?

42pilot · 05-08-2014, 08:29 PM

28.5 mpg last tank, mostly city driving.

lovec1990 · 05-08-2014, 11:32 PM

OP you know that bigger rims reduce mpg and did you disable ASS?

golovan · 05-09-2014, 10:13 AM

X35i
2500 miles, 21 mpg in normal mode and grandpa driving style

I am starting to drive in sport mode occasionally from last week.

04-26-2014, 09:55 AM	#1
adrianmscott Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 35i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Just read C&D's review of the xdrive 35i. They observed 21 mpg during their test. I'm 600 miles into my xdrive 35i & registering 14.6 mpg and I've been doing most of my driving on Eco plus. Wtf? One of the biggest reasons I traded in my '10 X5 M was for better mpg. I was starting to feel carbon footprint-guilt. But I'm only getting a 4 mpg bump... Curious to know what you guys are getting? Attached Images
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04-26-2014, 09:59 AM	#2
ictx5 Private 2 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 M sport, 2011 528i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Dubya, KS iTrader: (0)	19 mpg. 1800 miles. Majority of mileage is Hwy, but majority of time is city. 90% comfort mode.
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04-26-2014, 10:12 AM	#4
r33_RGSport General 12968 Rep 18,713 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	I do a lot of local street. So far 4500 miles. I would say averaging around 14mpg. I think you are about right. Never believe what the sticker says. Those are calculated on the engine itself, not hauling the 6000LBS of its body and road condition. I think there was an article about that. You should google it. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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04-26-2014, 12:28 PM	#5
yiyi New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I'm getting 25 mpg on my diesel. Highway & city combined
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04-26-2014, 12:41 PM	#6
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04-26-2014, 02:22 PM	#7
Diper Private First Class 47 Rep 168 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 3.0d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Netherlands, Europe iTrader: (0)	31.36 mpg or 7.5L/100KM in a 3.0d on 20" 551 75% highway.
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04-26-2014, 02:36 PM	#8
PaleRider New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 F15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	1600 miles so far and averaging 20 in town and 26.5 on the highway. Use Eco pro mode almost exclusively...
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04-26-2014, 03:19 PM	#9
Malakas Lieutenant 470 Rep 454 Posts Drives: 2020 M2c Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	35d: getting 24 mixed use on only second tank of gas. Easily 30s on freeway. But even accelerating moderately the gauge reads 9-11mpg __________________ Ride: 2020 F87 M2C, 6MT Drive: Nine-Four Motorsports Before: 2013 - 3.8L GTR, first DCT 2012 - 5.2L R8 v10, 6MT 2011 - 4.0L E92 M3, 6MT
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04-26-2014, 04:54 PM	#10
Michiganian Private 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: Current:Z4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Gas mileage 35d Just hit 4000 miles and mostly highway. Averaging between 30-33 per tank use Eco-pro on long drives and cruise at 71mph or so __________________ On order: 2014 X5 35d Dark Graphite, Mocha Nappa
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04-26-2014, 05:06 PM	#11
originalgoods13 Captain 290 Rep 625 Posts Drives: Chevy Spark Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	17.79 MPG on my 35i, with about 10 fill ups and 2,500KM on the odometer. 99% in Comfort Mode, city driving
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04-27-2014, 12:28 PM	#14
Roundown Colonel 576 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	4k in- 20mpg combined on my 35i. FWIW, mileage has slowly improved.
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04-27-2014, 09:50 PM	#15
Genechen22 Private First Class 27 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2014 x5 50 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	11mpg on the 50i. Mostly local in NYC.
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04-28-2014, 10:58 AM	#17
MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	You are coming from a X5M, maybe your driving it in a way which provides the same feel. If your used to gazelle starts and you are driving the 35 the same, you will see drastic fuel consumption. I have to really drive ultra conservative in my X5 50 and M3 to get anywhere close to the EPA numbers. It does not take much to dump 2-5 mpg. __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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05-01-2014, 11:49 PM	#18
BradATL Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 50i M-Sport (sold) Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Burlingame, CA iTrader: (0)	About 17 mpg in mostly city driving. Only have 350 miles on the vehicle so far.
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05-08-2014, 02:09 PM	#19
EIGHTLUG Private First Class 32 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I notice some of us are across the pond. Is the mileage you're quoting in reference to US or Imperial gallons?
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05-08-2014, 08:29 PM	#20
42pilot Captain 591 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 35d MSport Join Date: May 2014 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	28.5 mpg last tank, mostly city driving. __________________ Sold: 2014 X5 xDrive35d MSport
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05-08-2014, 11:32 PM	#21
lovec1990 Private First Class 10 Rep 163 Posts Drives: X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Slovenia iTrader: (0)	OP you know that bigger rims reduce mpg and did you disable ASS?
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05-09-2014, 10:13 AM	#22
golovan Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35D Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	X35i 2500 miles, 21 mpg in normal mode and grandpa driving style I am starting to drive in sport mode occasionally from last week.
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