x 3 is High Consumption

[YANNIS]

I just got an X3 3.0 "is" Auto (272 HP, 6-speed).
During the first 1000 km, i noticed a consumption of 21 liters for every 100 km (city) and 14,5 L/100 Km in highways with 4000 rpms.
Is it going to be reduced ? do you agree that it is too high?

[Rick in Prescott]

Huhhhh? I converted that and it works out to about 11 mpg city and 16 hiway. In the U.S I get 21 city and 25 hiway with my 3.0 auto. Maybe you should keep your foot out of it. What does BMW say you are supposed to consume? How many km on your X3? I would expect lower milage when new but those figures don't make sense.

[Wagner]

Why are you staying at 4,000 on the tach??? It is an auto which means you must be on it to keep it that high.

[SilverBullet]

How new is your X3?? How many tanks have you gone through? This just be during the engine break-in process.

[r6girl]

my gas mileage improved after my X3 was fully broken in and above 2,000 miles or so. i would think that yours will improve as well - be patient and drive moderately...

[YANNIS]

Bmw Is Very Surprised, And Asked Me To Wait Few More Weeks. Perhaps It Is The Break In Period. Presently I Have Only 600 Km.
Some Friends With An 3.0 I Consume 16 Ltrs/100 Km, And As I Said I Am At 22 Ltrs/100km. Bmw Specs Says 14 Ltrs/100km, But There Is Always A Deviation. Lets See. Thanks For The Goods News, I Hope Soon To See A Reduction.

[Rick in Prescott]

I also wonder about your 4000 rpm stint on the hiway. If memory serves, I see about 2800rpm at 80mph. What were you doing running up at 4000 rpm. I'm guessing that might be part of you BAD milage. Try driving like a civilized human and see what happens with your milage

[asawadude]

Originally Posted by YANNIS

I just got an X3 3.0 "is" Auto (272 HP, 6-speed).
During the first 1000 km, i noticed a consumption of 21 liters for every 100 km (city) and 14,5 L/100 Km in highways with 4000 rpms.
Is it going to be reduced ? do you agree that it is too high?

Are you operating your automatic transmission in manual mode and are you indicating that 4000 rpm is your shift point? As others have indicated, 4000 rpm can't possibly be what your engine is turning at highway cruising speed, unless you are holding it in 3rd gear. Please clarify your remarks for the benefit of those who answered your post. Thanks.

[Bora20]

Welcome to the world of SUVs. If you wanted better fuel economy, you shoud have gotten the diesel version.

My old ML320 pretty much ran at 16-17L/100km everyday not matter what. Long highway trips of over 2 hours would drop it down to around 12L/100km, but nothing any better.

Our E320 4Matic wagon runs about 12-15L/100km in the city and 9-11L/100km on the highway, so it is a bit better but not much.

Diesel is the only way to go. If BMW would allow me to have a 3.0d X3, it would be on order tomorrow.

[B&DCalgary]

Not meaning to be an echo, but.... 4000 RPM????? What the heck are you doing, locking it in third gear in manual mode on the highway???? If that's not what you're doing, then you have a serious transmission software problem that needs to be repaired immediately. Get it back to the dealer as soon as possible. 8-10L/100km highway and about 14L/100km city is about what it should be.