X6 35D consumption

[X6M]

I just wonder what other members are getting in terms of diesel consumption on 35D model?

I get around 10.6-11 L/100km (UK - 26.8 mpg) on the motorway doing 140-150kmh (UK - 87-93mph) and in the city it may drop down to 16.6L /100km (UK - 17 mpg) in a bad traffic.

These figures are far below the ones stated by BMW, but I wonder if this is only me?

[motex]

Originally Posted by X6M

I just wonder what other members are getting in terms of diesel consumption on 35D model?

I get around 10.6-11 L/100km (UK - 26.8 mpg) on the motorway doing 140-150kmh (UK - 87-93mph) and in the city it may drop down to 16.6L /100km (UK - 17 mpg) in a bad traffic.

These figures are far below the ones stated by BMW, but I wonder if this is only me?

I have a 30d not a 35d, my car has only 1 turbo so maybe my numbers will not help you but anyhow, I do 8kms per liter in city driving ( spirited when I can....) and no less than 16kms per liter on highways ( we have no big highways here so is kind of out of traffic driving)

I use the car in manual almost 90% of the time, that gives me the chance to change gears at the right torque making the car more efficent, if you drive it in Sport mode, the revs will go too high, and the torque curve is not that high

[CoachmanX6]

Originally Posted by X6M

I just wonder what other members are getting in terms of diesel consumption on 35D model?

I get around 10.6-11 L/100km (UK - 26.8 mpg) on the motorway doing 140-150kmh (UK - 87-93mph) and in the city it may drop down to 16.6L /100km (UK - 17 mpg) in a bad traffic.

These figures are far below the ones stated by BMW, but I wonder if this is only me?

Hi Guys I am a new member although i have been an XBimmer Forum viewer for about eight months.
I also have a 35D with my mpg around 27mpg on the motorways, with around 23mpg around town with steady driving, When i am towing i get aroun 22/23mpg.

[chuck92103]

Originally Posted by X6M

I just wonder what other members are getting in terms of diesel consumption on 35D model?

I get around 10.6-11 L/100km (UK - 26.8 mpg) on the motorway doing 140-150kmh (UK - 87-93mph) and in the city it may drop down to 16.6L /100km (UK - 17 mpg) in a bad traffic.

These figures are far below the ones stated by BMW, but I wonder if this is only me?

Are you using the computer to measure? Has it been reset?

The best method to determine fuel economy is fill up, reset trip odometer, drive, fill up again and divide the gallons purchased into the miles driven as indicated on trip odometer.

The U.S. changed the way the EPA measures MPG, the stickers are much more accurate now. Granted some will get less and some will get more. It depends a lot on how you drive, terrain, and climate.

[CoachmanX6]

Originally Posted by chuck92103

Are you using the compuer to measure? Has it been reset?

The best method to determine fuel economy is fill up, reset trip odoemter, drive, fill up again and divide the gallons purchased into the miles driven as indicated on trip odometer.

The U.S. changed the way the EP measure MPG, the stickers are much more accurate now. Granted some will get less and some will get more. It depends a lot on how you drive, terrain, and climate.

Hi chuck92103
The mpg posted by me were not on a computer reset, you are quite right we should reset the computer first, I will do this tomorrow and give the results.

[bbmw]

I have 11.7l/100km, average speed is 60km/h.

[motex]

Originally Posted by chuck92103

Are you using the computer to measure? Has it been reset?

The best method to determine fuel economy is fill up, reset trip odometer, drive, fill up again and divide the gallons purchased into the miles driven as indicated on trip odometer.

The U.S. changed the way the EPA measures MPG, the stickers are much more accurate now. Granted some will get less and some will get more. It depends a lot on how you drive, terrain, and climate.

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[Deda]

i have 13lit in the city and around 11lit on highway at 140km/h.

[motex]

Originally Posted by Deda

i have 13lit in the city and around 11lit on highway at 140km/h.

Do you mean 13 liter's per 100Kms ?

If I'm correct you are doing 7.7 kms per liter in the city , and 9.1 kms on a highway ?

[ronald_adi]

buy a 40d

[motex]

Originally Posted by ronald_adi

buy a 40d

Costa Rican Diesel is so poor they don't allow to import the 35d engine, only the 30d, so the 40d probably will be out of the question......

[ronald_adi]

I am sorry to hear that. but does it mean that shell does not sell V-Power Diesel there?

[Deda]

Originally Posted by motex

Do you mean 13 liter's per 100Kms ?

If I'm correct you are doing 7.7 kms per liter in the city , and 9.1 kms on a highway ?

Yes..13lit per 100km...well golf GTI is more then 15 lit...so this is a good result for this kind of the car.

[X6M]

Originally Posted by chuck92103

Are you using the computer to measure? Has it been reset?
The best method to determine fuel economy is fill up, reset trip odometer, drive, fill up again and divide the gallons purchased into the miles driven as indicated on trip odometer.

This is exactly how I measure it - fill up the tank and reset the computer!
Computer gives me slightly different numbers compare to odometer divided by gallons.

[X6M]

Originally Posted by bbmw

I have 11.7l/100km, average speed is 60km/h.

This is my average as well (I am been driving for two weeks in Belgium).
However, when in the city centre at the rash hour, it really is going up to 15-16

[motex]

Originally Posted by ronald_adi

I am sorry to hear that. but does it mean that shell does not sell V-Power Diesel there?

All fuel business ( gasoline and diesel) are imported and run by the government, is a monopoly......saaaaad

We do have Shell and Texaco gas stations, but the fuel sold by them still from the government, they are here because they want to sell their lubricants, and I believe they want to be here the day the monopoly dissapers.

So no V-Power Diesel here...............

[CoachmanX6]

Hi Motex
What are you paying for a ltr of diesel? I filled up today and our current price in the UK per liter of shell V-Power diesel is £1.20p. (somebody is making a load of money)

[thooooorgal]

why do you take v-power diesel, and not normal diesel ?

Here in lux, normal diesel around 0.9 EUR, add 0.1 for v-power.

[motex]

Originally Posted by CoachmanX6

Hi Motex
What are you paying for a ltr of diesel? I filled up today and our current price in the UK per liter of shell V-Power diesel is £1.20p. (somebody is making a load of money)

Today price for a liter of Diesel here in Costa Rica is U.S. $0.96 or $3.63 per gallon.

[Georgepascal]

i also drive a 35d with DMS engine upgrade/tuning. Mine gives around 27mpg on highway and 23mpg city. I found out that 'correct' pressure in tyres makes a LOT of difference. Seriously, i m doing around 200km less with incorrect pressure. i check tyres pressure twice a month and my 35D always gives >850km in range every time i fill up the tank...

[X6M]

Originally Posted by Georgepascal

i check tyres pressure twice a month and my 35D always gives >850km in range every time i fill up the tank...

What tyres/wheels do you have and what pressure do you keep in your tyres?
I have 22" wheels and I am not sure what pressure to keep in them

[Georgepascal]

Originally Posted by X6M

What tyres/wheels do you have and what pressure do you keep in your tyres?
I have 22" wheels and I am not sure what pressure to keep in them

i have OEM 20" wheels with bridgestones run flats and always try to keep 34psi front and rear. sorry i dont know what to reccomend you about 22" but i think if you test your car you ll find out...