What's your Avg MPG

[Cavpilot2k]

Originally Posted by 2012_135i

I have a 6MT and have been experimenting with various shifting points watching the MPG computer read out. For best mileage, shift at no higher than 2 grand and get up to higher gears with alacrity, meaning don't be heavy footed but don't dawdle either. 1st gear is just awful for mileage. Even in stop light to stop light traffic try to get to the highest gear you can staying under 2 grand on the tach as much as possible. Don't do sustained 2 grand in lower gears. When you hit 2 grand shift up again. On my next fill up I'm going to try driving like this for an entire tank around town and see what I get. I've got to be able to do better than 14.8.

Well that's one option, but you might as well turn in your testicles and buy a Prius. Let's face it, none of us bought/ leased this car for its stellar gas mileage. I frankly don't care what my gas mileage is. Sure, more would be nice, so I could spend that gas money on other things, but I'm still gonna drive mine like a raped ape on unnecessary joy rides and shell out whatever it takes for 93 octane.

[2012_135i]

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

Well that's one option, but you might as well turn in your testicles and buy a Prius. Let's face it, none of us bought/ leased this car for its stellar gas mileage. I frankly don't care what my gas mileage is. Sure, more would be nice, so I could spend that gas money on other things, but I'm still gonna drive mine like a raped ape on unnecessary joy rides and shell out whatever it takes for 93 octane.

"Raped Ape", now there's a handle.

Yeah, I hear ya. I'm like everybody else who bought this car for it's performance, not it's gas mileage. I figured I would get around 17-18 around town and that was fine with me. 14.8 and less came as s a bit of a shock, but I'd still buy this car again everyday and twice on Sunday. I'm just curious to see if I can improve my mileage and by how much. The car is so refined and the HK system so nice to listen too, relax cruise mode can be very enjoyable as well.

[Cavpilot2k]

Originally Posted by 2012_135i

"Raped Ape", now there's a handle.

Yeah, I hear ya. I'm like everybody else who bought this car for it's performance, not it's gas mileage. I figured I would get around 17-18 around town and that was fine with me. 14.8 and less came as s a bit of a shock, but I'd still buy this car again everyday and twice on Sunday. I'm just curious to see if I can improve my mileage and by how much. The car is so refined and the HK system so nice to listen too, relax cruise mode can be very enjoyable as well.

Yeah, I won't lie, I am a little disappointed at my 16 average. I had hoped for higher, but wouldn't change my purchase (actually lease) for all the MPGs on the planet.

Hmmm. Relax Cruise Mode. I haven't found that button yet...not sure mine is equipped.

[jetblackone]

24.5 mpg combined (25% city/75% hwy). i shift between 2700 and 3500 rpm, cruise at 2100 - 2500 rpm, and take occasional runs to 6000 rpm when the engine is fully warmed. i use 93 octane only, usually sunoco.

[P7X]

21-27 MPG, mostly city some highway.

[2012_135i]

Originally Posted by jetblackone

24.5 mpg combined (25% city/75% hwy). i shift between 2700 and 3500 rpm, cruise at 2100 - 2500 rpm, and take occasional runs to 6000 rpm when the engine is fully warmed. i use 93 octane only, usually sunoco.

I think the 93 octane plays a significant factor. We can only get 92 here in Hawaii.

[shah269]

135I stock
City roads to and from work...22 maybe.
Highway in NJ 80mph about 25?

[samir786]

I heard the gas milage gets better once the car is past 10K miles. Any truth to that?

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by samir786

I heard the gas milage gets better once the car is past 10K miles. Any truth to that?

I think so.

Unlike my other Bimmers which improved by about 3~5% by 10K, I didn't notice much difference in my 128i. But, IIRC, that was about the time when every station in the area went to E10 which has about 3% less energy than pure gas. So you can probably look forward to a marginal increase in mpg. But as others have posted, driving style is much more important.

Tom

[Maine1]

I can't complain about MPG. I just did a 100 mile highway stretch getting 29 MPG on crappy 91 octane. A/C off helps a little, tire pressure matters. Of course, keeping it under 80 helps as well.

[ennislaw]

For my 2010 135i 6-sp manual with 8000+ miles, the overall average has been consistently 23 mpg. That's 95% urban/suburban driving; on the three or four 300-mile Interstate trips I've taken, the average has been 25-26 mpg, running around 3k rpm.

pge

[tranism]

I just picked up my car a few weeks go. Initially I was getting 16.4 mpg. I'm now at 1000 miles and the mpg has gone up to 20.6.

[terrapen73]

3rd tank of gas down and averaged 21.2 mpg with mixed driving. Next tank or two and I will be through the break in period and probably see a serious decrease for a little while.

[HIPSI]

22.8 avg here...

[tommolog]

About 105-MPGe so far!

[Mstandard]

25-26 mpg so far.

Do you calculate it in Imp. MPG or US MPG? Sorry I'm just more used to L/100km ( 10,8l/100km in my case )

[2012_135i]

Originally Posted by tommolog

About 105-MPGe so far!

Is this place in Jersey? Looks like my kinda joint.

[BForbes]

i average about 21mpg. This tank is pretty tiny as it doesn't last me very long.

[tommolog]

Originally Posted by 2012_135i

Is this place in Jersey? Looks like my kinda joint.

Yep, Rt 206 in Sussex County

[dt373621]

Yeah I'm averaging 21.3 mpg - 16,650 miles - 44 mile roundtrip commute 5 days a week

Mostly back windy roads with stop signs and a few traffic lights - no highway travel unless on weekends (barely) - I always try to stick to windy scenic back roads

I fill up my tank about once every 5 days consistently

[BFD99]

17.5-22 depending on what map on the JB4 I'm on and what fuel is in the tank. Pure 91 octane vs. 50/50 91 octane/E85

[dt373621]

93 octane always