N55 EPA numbers

[ennislaw]

Originally Posted by MarkR171

Either way, the 135i has very good gas mileage for it's performance. My brother's Z4 M Coupe is lucky to break 12-15mpg and it has similar output.

Especially on the highway! I managed 25/26 mpg with a 2010 N54 MT (only 2500 miles) on an Interstate trip. And the rpm hovered mostly on the high side of 3k. I think a 135i could achieve 28 mpg if driven really conservatively, but that ain't going to happen with 99.9% of 135i drivers. lol

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[MarkR171]

7th gear 60mph is just under 2k RPM with the DCT. Can't really go past 60 in most sections of highway here (speed limits around 50-55 mostly.) What really impresses me is the car's ability to accelerate effortlessly in 7th gear from 60-80 without being hard on the throttle.

[DCPattie]

Originally Posted by DCPattie

EPA rates the 7-speed DCT at 18/25 - the same as the old automatic. I don't buy this one bit - it should be better (right)? The manual confirms what was on the sticker (20/28).

I was impressed with the new EPA numbers for the 2011 528i (21/32).

I think the EPA website is wrong. The BMW AG wedsite lists the combined FE the same for the DCT and the 6-speed (DCT has a better urban rating while slightly worse extra-urban).

[jpd]

N55 1400 mile trip=29.7 mpg with 6sp-driving 70-75 mph.

[jkp1187]

Originally Posted by DCPattie

EPA rates the 7-speed DCT at 18/25 - the same as the old automatic. I don't buy this one bit - it should be better (right)? The manual confirms what was on the sticker (20/28).

I was impressed with the new EPA numbers for the 2011 528i (21/32).

Maybe they drove the DCT in "sport" mode the whole time?

[MOCKBA]

20/28 is really sweet. I would buy another 1 if it is true. Fuel tank of 1 is really small so economy is a key. I do not see big difference DCT or MT, so EPA numbers should be the same. I am not sure if MY11 arrived in dealerships, and if it's so, I will try to take a picture of sticker for both transmissions. Going to a dealer to drive new 5 series next week, so should have a chance seeing new 1.

[JB135MDCT]

Originally Posted by DCPattie

I think the EPA website is wrong. The BMW AG wedsite lists the combined FE the same for the DCT and the 6-speed (DCT has a better urban rating while slightly worse extra-urban).

Agree. And the BMWUSA sight is wrong all over the place. I thinks they cut the IT department or they are all driving DCTs in bong mode. It's a phenomina or not well understood disease.

Originally Posted by jkp1187

Maybe they drove the DCT in "sport" mode the whole time?

More like "bong" mode?

I'm getting between 28 and 31 mpg. D mode at 70mph gets me 31, no passing granny mode. Down to 28 when driving hard. Keep in mind I'm still breaking it in. I suspect my mpg will get better and be better than most. It looks like gas quality matters also.

Sent BMWUSA an email about EPA #s, but no repsonse yet.

[M34lnch]

Originally Posted by JB135MDCT

I'm getting between 28 and 31 mpg. D mode at 70mph gets me 31, no passing granny mode. Down to 28 when driving hard. Keep in mind I'm still breaking it in. I suspect my mpg will get better and be better than most. It looks like gas quality matters also.

Sent BMWUSA an email about EPA #s, but no repsonse yet.

Anyone have any official numbers on DCT gas mileage? The 18|25 doesnt seem accurate....seems low.

[M34lnch]

Originally Posted by maxnix

But that's what they claim.

What are you getting?