x3 miles to the gallon

[cliveywolves]

hi all ive got an x3 2.5i auto, just wondered what mileage to a gallon your getting out of ya x3's ?

went on a good 120 mile run yesterday and only got 22.2 is this normal ?

thanks
clive

[moymch]

ONLY 22mpg! Compared to what I get 15-17mpg that is great. Although I must say it is hard to not drive 110-120mph on the Autobahn over here in Germany.

[B&DCalgary]

Depending on speed, we average around 8-9 L/100km on the highway, which converts to about 26-30 mpg (U.S. gal.). That's very good for an SUV.

[lilskel]

22mpg and you're complaining? I have gotten 16mpg the last two tanks and I do NOT abuse my brand new car

[ROMEO]

are u reading of the "comsumpt 1" i mean the on board computer. I wonder if this is accurate. Mine varies from 17 and 18 all the times...

[B&DCalgary]

Originally Posted by ROMEO

are u reading of the "comsumpt 1" i mean the on board computer. I wonder if this is accurate. Mine varies from 17 and 18 all the times...

It's very accurate. It sounds like you've never zeroed yours and that your average consumption reading is based on many miles of use, in which case it will probably change very little on an ongoing basis. Try zeroing it and then watch what it does over the next few miles and you will see dramatic differences depending on the kind of driving you're doing.

[cliveywolves]

cheers for that folks......

[ROMEO]

mee too. Salud !! I will try that. Thanks Calgary.. how often you have to reset it? Does this benefit you MPG?

[X3 of Miami]

Well as i read this post it made me curious to what my MPG is... isnt it terrible that it reads 13.2 MPG?? Thats extremely low aint it?? Someone tell me what i should do. I live in Miami so lots of trffic lights here and stop signs.. but is that as low that i can ask my local bmw to check if theresa a problem that it uses up to much gas. Ive realized it goes by so fast... i have 1700 miles on it.. 05' 3.0

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by X3 of Miami

Well as i read this post it made me curious to what my MPG is... isnt it terrible that it reads 13.2 MPG?? Thats extremely low aint it?? Someone tell me what i should do. I live in Miami so lots of trffic lights here and stop signs.. but is that as low that i can ask my local bmw to check if theresa a problem that it uses up to much gas. Ive realized it goes by so fast... i have 1700 miles on it.. 05' 3.0

Access the computer and Try zeroing it and then watch what it does over the next few miles and you will see dramatic differences depending on the kind of driving you're doing. Borrowed that from B&DCalgary . He's right you know.