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Originally Posted by SamS
Yes, the E9x really struggles to get to 20mpg. I took it all the way back from PCD to Dallas (~1000 miles), so I had plenty of opportunities to try to max out highway mpg.
The F80 may not be heavier (although, it might) than a 335i, it will have a diff, and maybe bigger/heavier brakes and wheels to eat away at mpg compared to a 335i. And it will probably have the 7-speed DCT, where the 335i often has the 8HP which helps out its highway mpg.
I realize this is all speculation, but I just don't see an F80 even matching a 335i for mpg. Just compare a 550i F10 to a M5. No doubt the F80 mpg will be better than the E9x M3, but it will still be a hard argument to make that it will be an economical daily driver. Heck, it just cost me $50 to fill up my AH3 yesterday, and I wasn't too happy about that  |
I'm thinking Tesla and hopefully a few more like it soon is the way to go...