Impressed with MPG. What's your best?

W37V · 09-30-2018, 08:27 PM

Played a bit of game just to see how efficient X5 Diesel can be with normal driving. I was not hyper-milling, but was driving in eco mode most of the trip. AC was on as well.

Result: 41.1 MPG (US) or (5.7 l/100) over 65 miles (104km).

What is the best MPG (l/100) you achieved?

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Googone20 · 10-02-2018, 08:02 PM

I see 32-33mpg daily on my 45 minute commute back and forth to work. This is somewhat mixed driving in ECO Pro Mode. The best I can pull on a single trip so far is right around 40mpg like yourself. Obviously all depends on flow of traffic, lights, etc. I am very impressed with the economy over my E70 35d so far. The 8 speed trans, ECO modes, and more efficient motor makes this thing pull down some very nice numbers.

bavautosport · 10-02-2018, 08:14 PM

I've been getting around 21.5 - 22.5 MPG with 50/50 local/highway drives. Hope to get more but stop-and-go traffic is inevitable everywhere in the DMV.

X5M50D · 10-03-2018, 03:27 AM

I think in the UK our mpg calculations are slightly different?

Anyway on my daily 25 mile commute each way (55 minutes) on main roads not motorway driving, I'm getting on average 33mpg (between 30 and 35mpg depending on traffic).
More than happy for the M50d.

JDPX5UK · 10-03-2018, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by X5M50D

I think in the UK our mpg calculations are slightly different?

Anyway on my daily 25 mile commute each way (55 minutes) on main roads not motorway driving, I'm getting on average 33mpg (between 30 and 35mpg depending on traffic).
More than happy for the M50d.

I regularly get 42-45mpg on long motorway journeys, but I have the small motor in the sDrive2.5d. Pulls and drives great though

W37V · 10-03-2018, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X5M50D

I think in the UK our mpg calculations are slightly different?

Anyway on my daily 25 mile commute each way (55 minutes) on main roads not motorway driving, I'm getting on average 33mpg (between 30 and 35mpg depending on traffic).
More than happy for the M50d.

That's really good from 50d.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDPX5UK

I regularly get 42-45mpg on long motorway journeys, but I have the small motor in the sDrive2.5d. Pulls and drives great though

I knew you Brits would try to pull a fast one...

For reference... 42 MPG (UK) is 33 MPG (US) or 6.8 l/100.

W37V · 10-03-2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bavautosport

I've been getting around 21.5 - 22.5 MPG with 50/50 local/highway drives. Hope to get more but stop-and-go traffic is inevitable everywhere in the DMV.

That's not bad for 50/50 in DMV.

W37V · 10-03-2018, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Googone20

I see 32-33mpg daily on my 45 minute commute back and forth to work. This is somewhat mixed driving in ECO Pro Mode. The best I can pull on a single trip so far is right around 40mpg like yourself. Obviously all depends on flow of traffic, lights, etc. I am very impressed with the economy over my E70 35d so far. The 8 speed trans, ECO modes, and more efficient motor makes this thing pull down some very nice numbers.

I am just amazed how efficient this thing is. It feels like with this vehicle there is no compromise. You get to keep your cake and eat it too. Pulls like a train, yet it sips fuel. Could use bit more power, but that is what a tune is for.

What were you averaging with your e70?

mrfochon · 10-03-2018, 09:48 AM

In the city I get 14 and highway 18 (all round number to closest next)

It s a 3.5xDrive 2015 driven around nyc.

Your numbers are super surprising. Maybe I should check my car ??

Kzang · 10-03-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mrfochon

In the city I get 14 and highway 18 (all round number to closest next)

It s a 3.5xDrive 2015 driven around nyc.

Your numbers are super surprising. Maybe I should check my car ??

The OP has a Diesel.

This is my experience with my 35i.

Everyone should use a paper and pen to calculate their MPG and not the computer for a more accurate info.

perry8912 · 10-03-2018, 10:21 AM

50i here, in comfort mode, average 25mph with city/highway drives, only got 19-20mpg....

W37V · 10-03-2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

The OP has a Diesel.

This is my experience with my 35i.

Everyone should use a paper and pen to calculate their MPG and not the computer for a more accurate info.

True, but computer is fairly close to the actual numbers. It's kind of hard to measure fuel consumption properly unless you fill it up to the brim and then do calculation. Long run ( avg for the entire tank) would yield more accurate results, but for shorter distances, computer is kind of the best one can do.

From my personal experience with other BMWs, I found comp to be about +1 mpg from actual.

Violator · 10-03-2018, 11:07 AM

I have MPPK, MPE and RC GTS Black, not bad for an average speed of 73.3 mph over 1161 miles. This was a long trip, from Georgia to Texas. That average speed though!

BimmerTy · 10-03-2018, 12:29 PM

Ehhh... just picked mine up 12 days ago. 2015 50i averaged 9-11 city/highway for the first week

Just got back from a 1,000 mile round trip to Charleston this weekend and averaged 24 MPGs highway.. not bad!

KennySRFElite · 10-03-2018, 12:45 PM

In my X6, My best the way I look at it, 200 miles on the track, I burned 40 gallons.
The absolute best 5 mpg I’ve ever driven.
KP

Maverik259 · 10-03-2018, 06:33 PM

Proud of my 17mpg daily and 22 hwy in my tuned 50i!!!! Think I should get it lower and use that pedal more me thinks!

M302_imola · 10-04-2018, 10:56 AM

Stock 35i and my work commute is 70% highway/30% city and I average around ~22-23 MPG. I use ecomode on highway and comfort around the city. I pleased with the mpg and it's one of the main reasons my wife and I didn't purchase a 4runner.

kanvas · 10-04-2018, 02:47 PM

Consistently 14 mpg

50i, mostly comfort mode, with some Sport Mode driving here and there. The diesel mpg numbers are unbelievable. So tempting to switch to a diesel.

xweb10 · 10-04-2018, 03:27 PM

My diesel gets between 18-22MPG. Mostly city driving. Very depressing. Apparently, I have a lead foot.

ianfp · 10-04-2018, 03:59 PM

7 mile commute in heavy traffic and I am getting just under 31 MPG. I am really pleased with that from my 40D!

Googone20 · 10-04-2018, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W37V

I am just amazed how efficient this thing is. It feels like with this vehicle there is no compromise. You get to keep your cake and eat it too. Pulls like a train, yet it sips fuel. Could use bit more power, but that is what a tune is for.

What were you averaging with your e70?

I was getting 21-23 daily with my E70 35d.

I am now running a Chip Express tuner, so I have even more economy and power on my side. MAX setting is suppose to make 330hp and 560tq. Definitely feels like a lot lighter vehicle now, and the torque pulls smooth.

X5M50D · 10-05-2018, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by W37V

That's really good from 50d.

I knew you Brits would try to pull a fast one...

For reference... 42 MPG (UK) is 33 MPG (US) or 6.8 l/100.

So by the USA calculation my M50d is achieving 24-28mpg which is still not bad compared to your 3.0i and 5.0i SUVs.
Saying that the cost of fuel in the UK is so much more than the US - we are currently paying £1.37 litre hence why more people drive diesels here.

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Googone20 Lieutenant 176 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2015 X5, 2007 M6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI iTrader: (0)	I see 32-33mpg daily on my 45 minute commute back and forth to work. This is somewhat mixed driving in ECO Pro Mode. The best I can pull on a single trip so far is right around 40mpg like yourself. Obviously all depends on flow of traffic, lights, etc. I am very impressed with the economy over my E70 35d so far. The 8 speed trans, ECO modes, and more efficient motor makes this thing pull down some very nice numbers. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35d Msport Carbon Black/Mocha Nappa 2013 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Diamond White Pearl/Cocoa 2007 BMW M6 Sapphire Black Metallic/Black 2005 Ninja 636 Lime Green
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X5M50D Captain 442 Rep 782 Posts Drives: X7 M50d Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Middlesex, UK iTrader: (0)	I think in the UK our mpg calculations are slightly different? Anyway on my daily 25 mile commute each way (55 minutes) on main roads not motorway driving, I'm getting on average 33mpg (between 30 and 35mpg depending on traffic). More than happy for the M50d. __________________ Old Wheels - X5M50d in Carbon Black New Wheels - X7M50d in Phytonic Blue
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M302_imola Major 843 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: '15 X5 35i Xdrive Mineral Whit Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (1)	Stock 35i and my work commute is 70% highway/30% city and I average around ~22-23 MPG. I use ecomode on highway and comfort around the city. I pleased with the mpg and it's one of the main reasons my wife and I didn't purchase a 4runner.
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kanvas Major 644 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Consistently 14 mpg 50i, mostly comfort mode, with some Sport Mode driving here and there. The diesel mpg numbers are unbelievable. So tempting to switch to a diesel. __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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xweb10 Private First Class 89 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2015 x5 35d Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	My diesel gets between 18-22MPG. Mostly city driving. Very depressing. Apparently, I have a lead foot.
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ianfp Lieutenant 144 Rep 560 Posts Drives: X5 40D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	7 mile commute in heavy traffic and I am getting just under 31 MPG. I am really pleased with that from my 40D!
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