x 3 is High Consumption

[YANNIS]

Originally Posted by B&DCalgary

People aren't questioning that 4000 RPM is a "safe limit" (everyone knows BMW engines can safely rev far higher than that). What people are questioning is whether your car is in the proper gear when you are driving at that speed. It sounds like it's not in top gear. Try putting it into manual mode and making sure it is in top gear at that speed, then check the RPM. I find that ours often shifts down and holds a lower gear when it doesn't need to, and I will manually shift it to the highest gear to keep the RPMs lower (and get better fuel economey).

ILL CHECK OT SOON. BARE IN MIND THAT I GOT THE NEW 6-GEAR BOX, WHICH IS QUITE DIFFERENT COMPARED TO YOURS.

IN ANY CASE LET ME INFORM YOU THAT I HAVE SEEN A GREAT REDUCTION NOW. FROM 22LTRS/100KM , I AM AROUND 17 LTRS/100KM IN CITY....! AND I AM STILL UNDER 1000 KM. REVERTING

[Rick in Prescott]

Your 6 speed still has the same final drive ratio as a 5 speed.

[mhainen]

Today I averaged 26.4 MPG (based on computer) at 70 MPH for 100 miles. I used cruise control. It was about 32 degrees F. The terrain is flat and I had a slight tail wind. I run a K & N filter. I am pleased with those numbers considering the type of vehicle.

Mark

[Ishniknork]

Originally Posted by mhainen

Today I averaged 26.4 MPG (based on computer) at 70 MPH for 100 miles. I used cruise control. It was about 32 degrees F. The terrain is flat and I had a slight tail wind. I run a K & N filter. I am pleased with those numbers considering the type of vehicle.

Mark

Excellent! I actually broke 27 mpg ONCE on the way to Oklahoma City. But that was with a 30 mph tailwind! Thankfully the wind changed direction and calmed down before the trip back home. I almost always get 26-26.5 mpg at 70-75.

[applicat]

Just got X3 3.0 SD for my wife...

Took it yesterday from dealer and insurance company. We also noticed 22 litres/km consumption on computer... Car is in first 100 km of use....

X3 3.0 SD manual specifies max 2000RPM and max speed of 150KM untill first 2000 km is reached.

So the figures of 4000 rpm you are declaring is for petrol engines - which is also stated in manual....

Our diler mentioned that we can try the car in any rpm an in any speed but just for a short run test...

Will post data of diesel usage in furter progress...

Regards

[Rick in Prescott]

How could all of us spend 40 large on a X3 and be so darn concerned about gas milage? Who cares? Want milage by a Prius

[AzNMpower32]

Originally Posted by Rick in Prescott

How could all of us spend 40 large on a X3 and be so darn concerned about gas milage? Who cares? Want milage buy a Prius

Actually, no. As Jeremy Clarkson will tell you, any ordinary diesel will get much better gas mileage than the Prius. The Prius will get no more than about 38mpg tops in normal driving.

[mhainen]

Originally Posted by Rick in Prescott

How could all of us spend 40 large on a X3 and be so darn concerned about gas milage? Who cares? Want milage by a Prius

spell check on isle 5.

If you want high mpg then by a motorcycle or small car I want to maximize my mpg, but I did not purchase the X3 for economical driving. I purchased the X3 for comfort, safety & versatility.

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Originally Posted by mhainen

spell check on isle 5.

If you want high mpg then by a motorcycle or small car I want to maximize my mpg, but I did not purchase the X3 for economical driving. I purchased the X3 for comfort, safety & versatility.

I think considering a 4000 lb vehicle with 260HP and a high profile shape the X3 gets pretty good mileage--My '07 does 23-26 easily on the road and a steady 18-19 in the 'burbs"--on 89 octane gas.

[AzNMpower32]

Originally Posted by mhainen

spell check on aisle 5.

If you want high mpg then buy a motorcycle or small car I want to maximize my mpg, but I did not purchase the X3 for economical driving. I purchased the X3 for comfort, safety & versatility.

Funny how you spelled aisle wrong. (Or was it intentional?)