07-08-2016, 05:49 PM | #1 |
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Better than expected gas milage
15 X5 xdrive35i, Recently drove from Cincinnati to Winston Salem NC on a single tank of gas very impressed with the MPG. I have traveled the same route for over 25 years and have never been able to make it without refueling at some point.
Drove most of the way in economy mode but switched to sport when on some back roads in southern Ohio along the river. The more I drive it the more Im impressed with it. |
07-08-2016, 05:56 PM | #2 |
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Are you sure your wife didn't make a refueling stop while you were asleep ?
Just kidding. Btw.. what was your MPG ?
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07-08-2016, 06:20 PM | #4 |
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07-09-2016, 05:02 AM | #5 |
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I have a '16 X5 3.5i w/8K miles on it. According to the trip computer, my lifetime average is 25.1 mpg, I run in ECO PRO mode most of the time. On my last road trip, done basically at the speed limit, the trip computer indicated I averaged 31.5 mpg. I am surprised at the MPG's I can get out of this beast.
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07-09-2016, 09:21 AM | #6 |
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That's great mileage guys. I have left mine in comfort mode since new, lots of mixed driving including sitting in fast food drive through lanes and stop and go traffic. I'm right around 19 mpg over 780 miles.
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07-26-2016, 11:09 PM | #8 |
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I recently drove mine 230 miles in comfort mode on the freeway, mostly 73 mph with maybe 40 miles at 65 mph, some wind, the trip display said I averaged 26.3 mpg. I filled with gas and hand calculated closer to 25.3 mpg. Every time speed doubles wind resistance quadruples so I was impressed with the mileage at higher speeds.
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07-28-2016, 02:35 AM | #10 |
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I find BMWs are more fuel efficient when going fast than slow... which is great since I like going fast.
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07-29-2016, 06:47 AM | #11 |
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always 26+ mpg in highway driving - mostly comfort & some eco. confirmed by fuel refill & odometer.
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