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My M50d is showing average of 31mpg after 1000 miles. 13KM work journeys at max 50mph for 10 and 10 mins town stop start.
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I'm getting a dreadful 26mpg so far over about 180 miles. However, I was stuck in traffic this morning to work and that killed it! How long before the mpg will optimise?
Quick Briefing on Lane Departure Warning System.... The indicator for the system is on the lower right of the instrument panel. On activation it remains ambers, and when fixed on a road line it then goes green. If you the drift over the road line you steering wheel vibrates. However, I think the vibration is too subtle. Few more days of testing needed :-)
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I've got a long trip coming up later this month, over to Lubesse in Germany from Nottingham, that's about 1800 miles in a weekend with a 12m dragon boat trailer in tow, now that'll kill the mpg. It'll get some looks taking it on the eurotunnel too, it just fits, they allow a total length of 18m and I'll be almost 18m with an overhang of nearly a metre at the back of the trailer. |
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I've done it a couple of times before, it just fits and one benefit is that you get a whole full height vehicle carriage to yourself.
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Speed Limit Display system, working with HUD and 6WB
1. The system is quicker than the F10 version, the speed limit changes immediately when turning into different roads 2. All the limits so far have been accurate 3. Temporary speed limits today were spotted on 3 of 4 occasions on the motorway 4. The Speed limit is displayed on the 6WB, fairly clear 5. Its also displayed on HUD 6. No overtaking signs are displayed too 7. If you exceed the speed limit a red line appears on 6WB next to the detected limit. A very neat system :-) Pics soon
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I read somewhere that some X5's have had sensor problems from the factory, worth checking IF it stays at that.
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Motorway averaged 35-40mpg sensible driving, briefly going over 40 for a while dropped to about 32mpg when city got factored in I'll let it do about 1000 miles before I ask about sensor problems? Its shockingly quick though, with so much torque it could spin the planet the other way! I've had many powerful cars in the past but this really is something else, its not so much the amount of power but the delivery of it. Somebody tried racing me in a Ford Focus ST today
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I've started putting my foot down, a little, now it is run in. The surprising thing is that its does not feel fast (linear gearbox, insulation, ride quality, etc), but the way the digital speed rises reminds you that it is. Germany next week, so I should see some real performance!
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SDRX,,,,,,,,,, Any updates?.
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Will update soon with some more pics.... One problem I have is can't post here from my phone anymore Get a pop up message saying forum maintenance. Fuel Update The car is returning 30-31mpg average and easily do more on motorway driving. Make no mistake, put your foot down, and you can expect to see 24mpg average! My E92 335d used to return about 30mpg so in comparison, given the weight/power differences, the M50d isn't doing too badly - if you behave! Engine Power and General Driving. Its a sledgehammer. The engine never runs out of power or pull, it just keeps relentlessly going and with 4x4 traction the delivery of the power to the wheels is absolutely incredible. I've blasted around UK roundabouts and tight corner with relative ease and security, not feeling the car rolling much at all. Its no M4 but for a 2 ton +++ car it handles extremely well. The sound of the engine is very sedate. Many here will know BMW use sound induction to improve the experience of driving. It would have to be said that without it the M50d is a very boring engine to listen to because never really does it need to try. Its very powerful, at all times, at all rpm, its there. It pushes the X5 like its stuck in a catapult. Suspension/Drive Comfort This is the most comfortable ride I've experienced from a BMW - ever. The suspension is perfect for crap UK roads, it cruises a long, a very smooth and refined drive - feels like a £70k car. 30d vs 40d vs 50d ...... not an easy choice for anyone, but I would have it no different when all things considered.
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I am still waiting to test drive one.
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Today a lot inner city traffic dropped it down to 28. The way i see it, the equivalent powered 4x4 petrol would consume far more. I had RR Autobiog for a few days last year and it struggled to maintain 18mpg.
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Thats still good then, for the size of the vehicle.
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