Real world fuel economy....

kneedragger · 03-23-2008, 07:36 PM

Now that the US cars have been on the road for a bit now. I was wondering if anyone could chime in on what kind of fuel economy they are getting. i snooped around on the forums a didnt find much about real world US numbers.

spike357 · 03-23-2008, 09:19 PM

I've gotten an average of 16.0 mpg over the past two weeks. 75% city driving, 25% hwy miles. Wide open throttle whenever I can get a chance. Too much damn traffic to get on it most of the time.

the_stranger · 03-23-2008, 10:24 PM

16 with mostly city and a little on the highway. This car is thirsty.

M3Kevin · 03-23-2008, 10:30 PM

This car is thirsty.
Still in break in period - 15.6 mpg avg
220 miles to computer warning to fill up.

Leg · 03-24-2008, 04:13 AM

During first 200 miles I was getting 15.2 average all country roads and town driving pushing the car to the limit of it's run in revs. After a 400 miles run on the motorway it's currently saying 22.4 average. When I fill up it says 250 odd miles (£65 fill up).

GarryF · 03-24-2008, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leg

During first 200 miles I was getting 15.2 average all country roads and town driving pushing the car to the limit of it's run in revs. After a 400 miles run on the motorway it's currently saying 22.4 average. When I fill up it says 250 odd miles (£65 fill up).

Remember that UK gallons = 1.2 US gallons

AwesomeM3 · 03-24-2008, 06:56 AM

I'm getting about 15 mpg (mostly city driving), and I'm on the third tank of gas. I haven't had the RPM's over 5000, so I'm taking it easy. I anticipate the gas mileage might not be as good once I get past the break in period, when I see what the V8 engine can do.

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kneedragger 2 wheel hero 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Audi beater Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Landstuhl iTrader: (0)	Real world fuel economy.... Now that the US cars have been on the road for a bit now. I was wondering if anyone could chime in on what kind of fuel economy they are getting. i snooped around on the forums a didnt find much about real world US numbers.
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spike357 Private First Class 9 Rep 157 Posts Drives: The 1st 2008 e92 M3 in NV Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 M3 [0.00]	I've gotten an average of 16.0 mpg over the past two weeks. 75% city driving, 25% hwy miles. Wide open throttle whenever I can get a chance. Too much damn traffic to get on it most of the time.
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the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	16 with mostly city and a little on the highway. This car is thirsty. __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
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Leg Captain 94 Rep 844 Posts Drives: E92 M3 V8 Alpine White Join Date: May 2007 Location: York, England iTrader: (0)	During first 200 miles I was getting 15.2 average all country roads and town driving pushing the car to the limit of it's run in revs. After a 400 miles run on the motorway it's currently saying 22.4 average. When I fill up it says 250 odd miles (£65 fill up).
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