Fuel economy expectations - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

SomeRandomer123 · 08-01-2012, 10:34 AM

As the title says, does your F30's economy fall below, meet or exceed your expectations?
This poll is open to all engines and F3X models.

My F30 328i unfortunately falls below my expectations at 36-40mpg. I wanted 40-44mpg. Bear in mind these are UK figures, US differs.

Maz335i · 08-01-2012, 10:42 AM

So far it falls below my expectations too...

CoolDude196 · 08-01-2012, 12:03 PM

im getting ~52mpg, which although is almost on par with what the official figures say, i was still expecting a bit more. although as im writing this, im realising im being a bit unreasonable.

DrivenByE30 · 08-01-2012, 12:16 PM

335i ...

right now it's below my expectations.... maybe because my left foot is a tad heavy...
I am not sure...

but because it's still the same foot i used to drive with in my 1996 E36 328i,
and it was getting better mileage ...

Maz335i · 08-01-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

335i ...

right now it's below my expectations.... maybe because my left foot is a tad heavy...
I am not sure...

but because it's still the same foot i used to drive with in my 1996 E36 328i,
and it was getting better mileage ...

E36toF30 · 08-01-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

335i ...

right now it's below my expectations.... maybe because my left foot is a tad heavy...
I am not sure...

but because it's still the same foot i used to drive with in my 1996 E36 328i,
and it was getting better mileage ...

What kind of mileage are you getting exactly, and what did you get with your 328i?

Maz335i · 08-01-2012, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E36toF30

What kind of mileage are you getting exactly, and what did you get with your 328i?

In case you're interested, I'm getting 17mpg...

smohr33 · 08-01-2012, 12:30 PM

Better than expected. 28.5 avg and over 40 on a few 100+ mile trips.

CurlyFatAngry · 08-01-2012, 12:32 PM

With all the shenanigans BMW pulled that lead reduced enjoyment of the car it's for sure below my expectations.

lsbuffs · 08-01-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smohr33

Better than expected. 28.5 avg and over 40 on a few 100+ mile trips.

That mileage is about exactly what I've experienced

Mahzari · 08-01-2012, 01:29 PM

My parents have a 2011 528i (240hp N52 inline-6, 8-speed) and average 26.0mpg

I was expecting my 2012 328i (240hp N20 turbo 4, 8-speed) to average 29-30mpg since it's 600lbs lighter and has a smaller engine with more power

I'm currently averaging 26.6mpg after 2 tanks of gas

DrivenByE30 · 08-01-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E36toF30

What kind of mileage are you getting exactly, and what did you get with your 328i?

So Far:

F30 consumptions (15.2 Gallons Full Tank Refill):
Most of the time, i am getting around 275 miles out of a full tank.
Only a few times i was able to go 320 miles out of a full tank.

in Comparison E36 consumptions (15.2 Gallons Full Tank Refill):
after 4 full years of driving it, i consistently get between 285 and 345 miles,
but on average, most of the time, i am getting around 315 miles out of a full tank to practically empty.

not much difference i guess.

F30: 18.09 mpg
E36: 20.72 mpg

signed lead foot

Gel214th · 08-02-2012, 08:18 AM

I'm getting about 18mpg with a mix of urban, mountain and some highway driving. Not much highway driving at all actually.

cavm335i · 08-02-2012, 08:41 AM

2012 335i with 1400 miles, I mostly drive city minus the road trip. Avg 18mpg in city and 29mpg on the road trip. I was expecting a bit more but I'm OK with it - I only got 14-15mpg on my e93. I have a heavy foot.

# Date Miles Gal. MPG Price City %
6 8/1/12 277.0 15.19 18.2 3.750 90%
5 7/25/12 266.0 14.90 17.9 3.670 70%
4 7/15/12 444.0 15.23 29.1 3.550 5%
3 7/13/12 113.0 6.60 17.1 3.470 95%
2 7/9/12 296.0 15.00 19.7 3.640 80%
1 7/2/12 15.80 80%

rswbmw · 08-02-2012, 07:09 PM

I was getting about 18.5mpg in my 335i and now I am getting 24mpg with the same driving parameters. About 30% better which I think is pretty good.

kokopuffs405 · 08-02-2012, 09:07 PM

Dang you guys getting below 18 must be driving in sport and flooring it a lot

I vary between sport ,comfort and Eco .

I throw it in Eco once I hit highway speeds and mixture of comfort and sport on local roads

I've been averaging 25.9 mpg

cavm335i · 08-02-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokopuffs405

Dang you guys getting below 18 must be driving in sport and flooring it a lot

I vary between sport ,comfort and Eco .

I throw it in Eco once I hit highway speeds and mixture of comfort and sport on local roads

I've been averaging 25.9 mpg

That's why I bought it

RASHID007 · 08-02-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

335i ...

right now it's below my expectations.... maybe because my left foot is a tad heavy...
I am not sure...

but because it's still the same foot i used to drive with in my 1996 E36 328i,
and it was getting better mileage ...

Wow, and that's with your left foot! I can't imagine how heavy you're right foot must be?! j/k

bosz · 08-03-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokopuffs405

Dang you guys getting below 18 must be driving in sport and flooring it a lot

I vary between sport ,comfort and Eco .

I throw it in Eco once I hit highway speeds and mixture of comfort and sport on local roads

I've been averaging 25.9 mpg

Thats exactly how I drive. Keep toggling between the modes. I think the driving modes is the feature I use the most in this car.

I did maybe 40% highway 60% city driving, my mileage is now 9.9L / 100 KM which sucks, though I did have some nice spirited driving sessions for long periods ! Last tank it was 9.7 l100km and the 1st tank was 9.1 l/100km

traderfxcy · 08-03-2012, 09:19 AM

I did the last weekend 5.5ltr/100km on an 83km highway trip with my 320i F30 but as soon as i drove 6-8km in the city the avg went above 6ltr.

Fuel consumption is better than i expected when the mode is always on Eco Pro and my foot is very gentle with the gas.

i prefer to consume some more ltrs and enjoy it however....

Raspartan · 08-03-2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maz335i

In case you're interested, I'm getting 17mpg...

I'm getting about 18-21 mpg on the average mostly in Comfort.

jpa74 · 08-03-2012, 11:19 AM

29.8 mpg over 4,000 miles

40% highway and 60% city

no auto start stop

mostly comfort mode, occasional sport mode, very rarely Eco pro

2012 328i Sport line 6MT

View Poll Results: Does your F3X's fuel economy:
Fall below expections	25	43.10%
Meet expectations	20	34.48%
Exceed expectations	13	22.41%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

08-01-2012, 10:34 AM	#1
SomeRandomer123 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK Posts: 1,941 iTrader: (0)	Fuel economy expectations As the title says, does your F30's economy fall below, meet or exceed your expectations? This poll is open to all engines and F3X models. My F30 328i unfortunately falls below my expectations at 36-40mpg. I wanted 40-44mpg. Bear in mind these are UK figures, US differs. __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT - Awesome! 28th May 2009 - 28th May 2012 Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT - Loving it! My 328i thread!http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712673
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08-01-2012, 10:42 AM	#2
Maz335i BMW 4 Life... Drives: 2012 335i M Sport (Special Ed) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 2,491 iTrader: (0)	So far it falls below my expectations too... __________________ MODS: * / M Sport + Performance / Meisterschaft / Challenge / MORR / more to come! *

08-01-2012, 12:03 PM	#3
CoolDude196 . Drives: f30 20d Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: England Posts: 502 iTrader: (0)	im getting ~52mpg, which although is almost on par with what the official figures say, i was still expecting a bit more. although as im writing this, im realising im being a bit unreasonable. __________________ AW 20d, 2tb, 552, lc, 397 plus others

08-01-2012, 12:16 PM	#4
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,174 iTrader: (0)	335i ... right now it's below my expectations.... maybe because my left foot is a tad heavy... I am not sure... but because it's still the same foot i used to drive with in my 1996 E36 328i, and it was getting better mileage ... __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

08-01-2012, 12:30 PM	#8
smohr33 Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 511 iTrader: (0)	Better than expected. 28.5 avg and over 40 on a few 100+ mile trips.

08-01-2012, 12:32 PM	#9
CurlyFatAngry Lieutenant Drives: his BMW as much as he can ! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 500 iTrader: (0)	With all the shenanigans BMW pulled that lead reduced enjoyment of the car it's for sure below my expectations. __________________ '12 BSM w/ Coral red dakota 328i Sport Line, Premium, 40% tint '11 Deep Sea Blue E92 335i XDrive, M3 spolier, black grille '08 Jet Black E92 328xi, Premium, Sport, iPod, Black Grille, GP Thunder, Painted Reflectors

08-01-2012, 01:29 PM	#11
Mahzari Lieutenant Drives: poorly Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 586 iTrader: (0)	My parents have a 2011 528i (240hp N52 inline-6, 8-speed) and average 26.0mpg I was expecting my 2012 328i (240hp N20 turbo 4, 8-speed) to average 29-30mpg since it's 600lbs lighter and has a smaller engine with more power I'm currently averaging 26.6mpg after 2 tanks of gas __________________ 2012 328i Sport Line: H/K + SA

08-02-2012, 08:18 AM	#13
Gel214th Private Drives: Melbourne Red BMW 328i sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trinidad Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	I'm getting about 18mpg with a mix of urban, mountain and some highway driving. Not much highway driving at all actually.

08-02-2012, 08:41 AM	#14
cavm335i Private First Class Drives: 2012 335i F30 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 110 iTrader: (1)	2012 335i with 1400 miles, I mostly drive city minus the road trip. Avg 18mpg in city and 29mpg on the road trip. I was expecting a bit more but I'm OK with it - I only got 14-15mpg on my e93. I have a heavy foot. # Date Miles Gal. MPG Price City % 6 8/1/12 277.0 15.19 18.2 3.750 90% 5 7/25/12 266.0 14.90 17.9 3.670 70% 4 7/15/12 444.0 15.23 29.1 3.550 5% 3 7/13/12 113.0 6.60 17.1 3.470 95% 2 7/9/12 296.0 15.00 19.7 3.640 80% 1 7/2/12 15.80 80%

08-02-2012, 07:09 PM	#15
rswbmw Private Drives: 2012 328i SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 64 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i Sport [5.00]	I was getting about 18.5mpg in my 335i and now I am getting 24mpg with the same driving parameters. About 30% better which I think is pretty good. __________________ RSW

08-02-2012, 09:07 PM	#16
kokopuffs405 Yup Drives: 2013 M33333333333 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 509 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	Dang you guys getting below 18 must be driving in sport and flooring it a lot I vary between sport ,comfort and Eco . I throw it in Eco once I hit highway speeds and mixture of comfort and sport on local roads I've been averaging 25.9 mpg __________________ Oh hello

08-03-2012, 09:19 AM	#20
traderfxcy Registered Drives: 320i F30 Sport Mineral Grey Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cyprus Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	I did the last weekend 5.5ltr/100km on an 83km highway trip with my 320i F30 but as soon as i drove 6-8km in the city the avg went above 6ltr. Fuel consumption is better than i expected when the mode is always on Eco Pro and my foot is very gentle with the gas. i prefer to consume some more ltrs and enjoy it however....

08-03-2012, 11:19 AM	#22
jpa74 Private Drives: F30 328i sports line Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	29.8 mpg over 4,000 miles 40% highway and 60% city no auto start stop mostly comfort mode, occasional sport mode, very rarely Eco pro 2012 328i Sport line 6MT

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