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Originally Posted by Mako
there is no way those MPG numbers are accurate for US EPA testing. An Audi A3 using similar diesel with less power only gets 32 city and 40 highway. 40 City and 60+ highway is not possible, I am guessing there is a conversion problem here.
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I agree. The US vs. Euro tests are definitely different, but I do think the Euro tests (in US MPG) maybe provide a good indication of what's
possible if driven carefully. So I wouldn't doubt 50+ MPG is
possible on a 60 MPH multi-hour cruise, it just probably won't have a 50 MPG EPA rating.
If one looks at the UK website right now, the E91 320d gets about 25% better economy (Euro combined) than the E91 335d, both with automatic. The E90 335d is rated at 36 US MPG highway, so add 25% and you're at 45 MPG. Just a guess of course, but I'm expecting a mid-40s US highway rating.
Regardless of the specifics, it's just nice to finally have the option of even buying one!
I think once my 318ti hits 300,000 miles in a few years (and I can finally justify getting rid of it), I'll pick one of these up a couple years used. Was waiting for the E90 320d but it never came...