2011 X6 35i EPA mileage 17/25 vs 16/23

[DerekS]

Originally Posted by kgclark

Wow, you're right...the EPA's website has been updated to show 16/23. It was showing 17/25 a few days ago.

This really sucks... One of the main selling points of the '11 for me (when comparing to the '10 x6, fx35, and Cayenne which I wad cross-shopping) was the increased fuel economy. I wonder what happened behind the scenes to cause the change??

It looks the x5 35i was downgraded as well.

If fuel economy was a concern, why would you not chose the X5 diesel. It's not only very economical (compared to gas versions), it's a blast to drive.

[kgclark]

Originally Posted by DerekS

If fuel economy was a concern, why would you not chose the X5 diesel. It's not only very economical (compared to gas versions), it's a blast to drive.

I actually did consider it, but when the '11s came out, the mileage difference was marginal (19/26 vs. 17/25) and any savings were offset by the higher initial purchase cost of the diesel and higher per gallon cost of diesel fuel in my area. With the new, lower gas mileage estimates, the case for the diesel is a little better.

In the end though, I really wanted an X6 over an X5 and diesel isn't an option. (at least in the states)

[BMER BRO]

I just picked up my/my wife X5 35 SA and only got 350 miles on a full tank 21gal avg 17 miles per gal on 60/40 hwy/local. Now I'm planing on ordering my X6 this week and thinking of getting the 50 since there isn't much difference in the EPA millage. Any thoughts out there? Or is the purr of the 50 drowning out my logic?

[Rac10000]

I have been averaging around 17 mpg with my 35i and it has ~1900 miles on it. I think the 35i does ~3-4 mpg better than the 50i overall.

[spmd11]

Here's another twist.

The 35d get's much better mileage than the window sticker EPA

I have 15,000 miles now on my 2010 X5 35d and my 15k average, which I have not reset, is 37mph and 23.7 mpg, which is mostly in town driving.

My highway range is between 625-650.

On a level highway, and no wind, I get 30-32 mpg at a steady 80 mph indicated speed

The 35d is simply amazing.

I have been very excited that this vehicle easily exceeds the EPA window estimate