2013 X5 35i surprisingly good fuel economy

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I replaced my 2011 35d with a 2013 35i in June. I wanted to try something different and I was tired of the noise and vibration of the diesel. I was willing to give up some mpg for these benefits. With the 35d I would get around 27-28 mpg on hi way trips. 21-22 to the office and doing errands. To my surprise on the last 3 highway trips that were over 300 miles I averaged jus under 28 mpg! I have been getting 21 for my runs to office and errands. I am really impressed with the efficiency of the gas direct injection engine with 8 speed automatic. This bridges the economy gap and it is so much more pleasurable to drive. I also was worried about warranty problems that could arise from using bio diesel.

A negative is that premium gas was $4.20 today in ILL. Which is a lot more than diesel. I will also miss freaking out the truckers at my local diesel depot. They would always think I was some idiot putting diesel into my gas engine car (my old 35d). But my hands smell a lot better these days.