What average MPG are you getting?

Raine · 09-10-2010, 06:24 PM

What average MPG are you getting?

I'm getting about 23-24 MPG w/ about 60/40 highway-city driving and AC always on auto. Car's currently at 1,800 miles hopefully there's still room for improvement.

Eyeman · 09-10-2010, 06:26 PM

21.9

MikeinAlexandria · 09-10-2010, 06:31 PM

Around 1800 miles. Did a little over 350 today, mostly highway, 70+ mph. Trip computer was reset when I refueled. Got 29mpg, not hateful for a 3100lb car with 230b and no roof!

Ajumepke · 09-10-2010, 06:35 PM

My MPG depends on the traffic density during the week. Low Traffic - I can get about 24-26MPG. High Traffic - I'm probably getting about 22-23MPG for the given tank. Also terrain plays a factor.

BrokenVert · 09-10-2010, 06:40 PM

The car takes about 25k miles to fully break in. I see mid to high 30s at around 70 on the highway and high teens to low 20s in the city depending on how quickly I'm driving/accelerating.

75/25 highway city I see mid to high 20s average

forgot to say 08 135

GotM · 09-10-2010, 06:48 PM

1 year average = 19.18 mpg
last tank = 17.57
highest = 22.26
lowest = 17.45

It looks like I do about 19s in the winter and mid 17s in the summer. My mileage dropped a lot once it hit June.

I think it would be impossible for me to hit consistent 20s unless I take it on the highway a lot more, or baby it for every mile.

CPU in car gives high estimates. All of my data is logged using Road Trip on my iPhone.

JimD · 09-10-2010, 07:16 PM

I haven't entered the last few tanks into my spreadsheet but I looked at it today and I am just a bit below 28mpg overall. I find the estimate by the cars computer a little optomistic, by the way. My main trip is to work and back, about 45 miles round trip. The first and last 6 miles are on a street with 10 stoplights. The other 17 are primarily highway with 55 to 65 mph speed limits.

Jim

jhuber · 09-10-2010, 07:46 PM

I did a cross country trip and got an average of 27 MPG but when doing daily driving I have an average of about 19, this is with minimal time on the freeway and mostly driving around downtown areas. Still not to bad for engine size IMO. Also usually running JB3 map 3 or 5

moveswiftly · 09-10-2010, 07:56 PM

18-19 mpg. That's with 5 track days this year and my aggressive driving stye lol.

NYC6 · 09-10-2010, 08:01 PM

6 months-19.2mpg

JLoupis · 09-10-2010, 08:11 PM

2011 128i 6000 miles. Average mpg 25.5. 50/50 highway, city
What's dissapointing is the highway mpg. I had a 07' 328i with the same transmision and motor and got 33 mpg. Best I can get with this is 28 mpg.
Why? I always run at 72 mph cruise on.

Tessio · 09-10-2010, 08:20 PM

70/30 highway

Tochenzo · 09-10-2010, 08:26 PM

Best highway only: 30mpg
Best city only: 23mpg

Typical avg on fill up - 21-23 mpg

NewYearsBoy · 09-10-2010, 09:00 PM

The way I drive 0...

tpg22 · 09-10-2010, 09:05 PM

I'm getting 19.9 mpg (calculated at Fuelly.com).

egainer · 09-10-2010, 09:10 PM

Your mileage is similar to mine. I have an n55 2011 6mt 135i. I average between 19-20mpg, with highest at 22ish with half highway 80mph (exact details are in my log book in my car).

I drive pretty hard, I can't help it. Windows down, engine/exhaust sound so good. Car has 2200 miles on it now

All my data is from exact mileage divided by gallons put in car. CPU is always high as you said, by over a gallon sometimes

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotM

1 year average = 19.18 mpg
last tank = 17.57
highest = 22.26
lowest = 17.45

It looks like I do about 19s in the winter and mid 17s in the summer. My mileage dropped a lot once it hit June.

I think it would be impossible for me to hit consistent 20s unless I take it on the highway a lot more, or baby it for every mile.

CPU in car gives high estimates. All of my data is logged using Road Trip on my iPhone.

Xyloft · 09-10-2010, 09:49 PM

128 I get 24 to 31 depending on how much highway

pixelblue · 09-10-2010, 10:00 PM

damn I get the worst 16.9. had four track days but I baby it around town. most of my driving is city with some highway and back roads

Jaguar66 · 09-10-2010, 10:57 PM

If I drove conservatively, I can get 25 on a 27 mile trip to work. I might be able to get 27 staying at 60-65, steady freeway. Never get 30, usually 22-24 overall.

Ash83 · 09-10-2010, 11:12 PM

19.1
8000 miles 80% streets and 20% highways.

SlickShift · 09-11-2010, 08:55 AM

20.6 Mixed city and highway

M34lnch · 09-11-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raine

What average MPG are you getting?

I'm getting about 23-24 MPG w/ about 60/40 highway-city driving and AC always on auto. Car's currently at 1,800 miles hopefully there's still room for improvement.

I like these threads, but if would be helpful if everyone stated:

Model & Year of your car (the engines change in '11 for the 135i)
Transmission (6MT/Step/DCT)
A/C on most of the time (Y/N).
Average speed according to your trip computer. (Lower averages indicate lots of traffic and/or city driving.)
City/state you live in. (NYC is the worst for mpg; Comfort, TX will be better, lol)
Ratio of city/highway driving.
Miles on your car. (Some discussion that break-in period cars get weaker mpg than broken in cars.)
Short statement on your driving style.

It'll give a much more complete and meaningful comparison. Sorry to be anal.

I'll start:

2011 135 DCT, A/C always on, avg speed = 28.7 mph, West Los Angeles, 50-50 city/highway, 705 miles on the ODO. Gentle/moderate driving so far, because of break-in periond.

But as you can see from my average speed, I'm in traffic all the time, even on the freeway. Avg. mpg = 20.0

09-10-2010, 06:24 PM	#1
Raine Captain 44 Rep 841 Posts Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	What average MPG are you getting? What average MPG are you getting? I'm getting about 23-24 MPG w/ about 60/40 highway-city driving and AC always on auto. Car's currently at 1,800 miles hopefully there's still room for improvement.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

09-10-2010, 06:26 PM	#2
Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	21.9 __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 06:31 PM	#3
MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Around 1800 miles. Did a little over 350 today, mostly highway, 70+ mph. Trip computer was reset when I refueled. Got 29mpg, not hateful for a 3100lb car with 230b and no roof!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 06:35 PM	#4
Ajumepke First Lieutenant 46 Rep 332 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	My MPG depends on the traffic density during the week. Low Traffic - I can get about 24-26MPG. High Traffic - I'm probably getting about 22-23MPG for the given tank. Also terrain plays a factor.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 06:40 PM	#5
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	The car takes about 25k miles to fully break in. I see mid to high 30s at around 70 on the highway and high teens to low 20s in the city depending on how quickly I'm driving/accelerating. 75/25 highway city I see mid to high 20s average forgot to say 08 135 __________________ Last edited by BrokenVert; 09-11-2010 at 10:12 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 06:48 PM	#6
GotM Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	1 year average = 19.18 mpg last tank = 17.57 highest = 22.26 lowest = 17.45 It looks like I do about 19s in the winter and mid 17s in the summer. My mileage dropped a lot once it hit June. I think it would be impossible for me to hit consistent 20s unless I take it on the highway a lot more, or baby it for every mile. CPU in car gives high estimates. All of my data is logged using Road Trip on my iPhone. __________________ 13 Subaru BRZ, WR Blue, 6M 09 BMW135i, Alpine White, Sport, 6M - sold 99 BMW M roadster, Estoril Blue - sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 07:16 PM	#7
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I haven't entered the last few tanks into my spreadsheet but I looked at it today and I am just a bit below 28mpg overall. I find the estimate by the cars computer a little optomistic, by the way. My main trip is to work and back, about 45 miles round trip. The first and last 6 miles are on a street with 10 stoplights. The other 17 are primarily highway with 55 to 65 mph speed limits. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 07:46 PM	#8
jhuber Lieutenant 66 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leavenworth, KS iTrader: (2)	I did a cross country trip and got an average of 27 MPG but when doing daily driving I have an average of about 19, this is with minimal time on the freeway and mostly driving around downtown areas. Still not to bad for engine size IMO. Also usually running JB3 map 3 or 5
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 07:56 PM	#9
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	18-19 mpg. That's with 5 track days this year and my aggressive driving stye lol. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 08:01 PM	#10
NYC6 Banned 71 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	6 months-19.2mpg
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 08:11 PM	#11
JLoupis Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lebanon NH iTrader: (0)	2011 128i 6000 miles. Average mpg 25.5. 50/50 highway, city What's dissapointing is the highway mpg. I had a 07' 328i with the same transmision and motor and got 33 mpg. Best I can get with this is 28 mpg. Why? I always run at 72 mph cruise on.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 08:20 PM	#12
Tessio Private 0 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2001 M5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powhatan, VA iTrader: (0)	26 70/30 highway
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 08:26 PM	#13
Tochenzo Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00] 1998 328i [10.00]	Best highway only: 30mpg Best city only: 23mpg Typical avg on fill up - 21-23 mpg __________________ National Capital Chapter BMW CCA #367673
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 09:00 PM	#14
NewYearsBoy Colonel 68 Rep 2,352 Posts Drives: IS 300 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i M-Sport [0.00]	The way I drive 0... __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "Speed never killed anyone its very important to get that straight, Speed has never killed a soul. Suddenly becoming stationary thats what gets people." - Jeremy Clarkson
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 09:05 PM	#15
tpg22 Private 1 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 09 CS 135i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	I'm getting 19.9 mpg (calculated at Fuelly.com).
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 09:49 PM	#17
Xyloft Lieutenant 34 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 128i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	128 I get 24 to 31 depending on how much highway
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 10:00 PM	#18
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	damn I get the worst 16.9. had four track days but I baby it around town. most of my driving is city with some highway and back roads __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 10:57 PM	#19
Jaguar66 M Power 41 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: '09 ///M-Sport 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Rafael iTrader: (3)	If I drove conservatively, I can get 25 on a 27 mile trip to work. I might be able to get 27 staying at 60-65, steady freeway. Never get 30, usually 22-24 overall. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2010, 11:12 PM	#20
Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	19.1 8000 miles 80% streets and 20% highways. __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-11-2010, 08:55 AM	#21
SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	20.6 Mixed city and highway __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
	Appreciate 0 Quote