Miles per tank

BimmerD · 03-26-2015, 05:11 AM

Hi all,

My car is only 6 days old and it came with a full tank of fuel from the dealer. So far I have done 640 miles and the trip says I still have 170 miles to go. That makes it 800+ miles on a 57 liters tank.

Okay, I have been very careful with the new enging and been driving mostly on the motorways at around 65-70 MPH.

What does your computer say or what is the best and worst you have had from yours.

Mine is a F30 320d Sport Manual with 18" sport alloys (397).

Thanks
Saurabh

Chompers · 03-26-2015, 05:14 AM

Interesting post. What mpg is your computer showing? I'd also be interested to know how much a fill up is? £60ish?

BimmerD · 03-26-2015, 05:19 AM

So far my computer is showing 70.2 MPG over 640 miles. I havent had a chance to fill the tank as I am still on my first tank of fuel came from the dealer.

I would think a full tank shouldnt cost more than £60-£62 (calculation based on non supermarket cheap fuel).

ciscopete822 · 03-26-2015, 05:28 AM

I am doing 450 miles from tank - 3.0l.

ammo23 · 03-26-2015, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Saurabhdutt

So far my computer is showing 70.2 MPG over 640 miles. I havent had a chance to fill the tank as I am still on my first tank of fuel came from the dealer.

I would think a full tank shouldnt cost more than 60-62 (calculation based on non supermarket cheap fuel).

Best I've seen in my new 320d is 50mpg and that was a steady cruise up the A1: sheff-York.

Daily 3-6mile trips are returning 37-39mpg

I must be driving wrong

a full fill cost me Â£62 at my local asda!

*320d m sport auto

roshambo · 03-26-2015, 05:40 AM

Half way to running in from first tank. Nice!

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-26-2015, 05:42 AM

I seriously don't know.

I just put fuel in and drive.

Not sure I have really looked at how far out of a tank, other than when planning a long trip.

It's a car, it eats fuel

james d · 03-26-2015, 05:42 AM

My man maths told me that a 330d really had the same sort of fuel consumption as a 320d-not so much! 39mpg/400-450 range at best.

Chompers · 03-26-2015, 05:45 AM

Have to say I was some what surprised at the op's figures

Any of the above will beat my previous 520d by some margin

robbiep · 03-26-2015, 05:46 AM

Do bear in mind that when 'running-in' a new engine, you aren't supposed to keep it at the same steady revs for more than 15-20 minutes at a time - or at least that's what I was always told.
So alter speed a bit, possibly drive it in 5th rather than 6th (if a manual), etc.

As to my economy, I average 45-47 or so on my usual drives, with very little dual carriageway/M-way use. When I've done long journeys though, I'm seeing 53-57 mpg. Which is quite amazing. Actual figures too, but not that far out on what the trip computer says.

rokut · 03-26-2015, 05:57 AM

470 miles at best when majority of that mileage is my 37 mile commute to work on steady main roads (M4, A34).

Short trips = less than 400 miles, maybe even 350 if all trips under 15 miles on a tank.

snipnoob86 · 03-26-2015, 06:10 AM

i ran my tank down last week to the limit so i could fill it with vpower diesel. so from absolute bone dryish to full cost 70quid @ Â£1.28 litre so 60/65 from empty to full on normal juice would be about accurate

Consett Mag · 03-26-2015, 06:19 AM

My best is 542 miles with a tankful, but that was 80% motorway - averaged 47mpg.

BimmerD · 03-26-2015, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by snipnoob86

i ran my tank down last week to the limit so i could fill it with vpower diesel. so from absolute bone dryish to full cost 70quid @ Â£1.28 litre so 60/65 from empty to full on normal juice would be about accurate

Do you find any difference in the driving or performance with V Power?

NISFAN · 03-26-2015, 06:49 AM

According to my Road Trip app....my average fuel range is 587 miles per tank. I usually fill up around 550 miles, but it knows what range is to empty.

Best ever range is 658 miles which was 53.75 MPG.....not at all bad for a car that hits 60 in around 5 seconds.

330d PPK

BimmerD · 03-26-2015, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NISFAN

According to my Road Trip app....my average fuel range is 587 miles per tank. I usually fill up around 550 miles, but it knows what range is to empty.

Best ever range is 658 miles which was 53.75 MPG.....not at all bad for a car that hits 60 in around 5 seconds.

330d PPK

Thats really good for a 330d

Tengocity · 03-26-2015, 07:02 AM

I'm chuffed if I make it to 400 miles before filling up. Doesn't happen often!

MWA · 03-26-2015, 07:04 AM

My 35d gives me 230 miles in town then DING, petrol light comes on! Rubbish!

Chompers · 03-26-2015, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWA

My 35d gives me 230 miles in town the DING, petrol light comes on! Rubbish!

I'd be

with that figure

MWA · 03-26-2015, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chompers

I'd be

with that figure

My 335i E93 used to give me the exact same range so did my e46 M3 SMG.

JD6 · 03-26-2015, 07:32 AM

I get around 500 miles per full tank which equates to around 40mpg, although I tend to fill up somewhere between 400 and 450. On a relaxed longer drive it will do high 40s, although the engine does tempt me into knocking that figure down a bit!

Chompers · 03-26-2015, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWA

My 335i E93 used to give me the exact same range so did my e46 M3 SMG.

What will the new M4 do? can't be far of

03-26-2015, 05:11 AM	#1
BimmerD First Lieutenant 65 Rep 341 Posts Drives: X3 20d xdrive MSport+ Auto Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	Miles per tank Hi all, My car is only 6 days old and it came with a full tank of fuel from the dealer. So far I have done 640 miles and the trip says I still have 170 miles to go. That makes it 800+ miles on a 57 liters tank. Okay, I have been very careful with the new enging and been driving mostly on the motorways at around 65-70 MPH. What does your computer say or what is the best and worst you have had from yours. Mine is a F30 320d Sport Manual with 18" sport alloys (397). Thanks Saurabh
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Chompers Colonel 1155 Rep 2,727 Posts Drives: F31 320d MSport (M) BS /CR Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Co. Down iTrader: (0)	Interesting post. What mpg is your computer showing? I'd also be interested to know how much a fill up is? £60ish? __________________ Curent: F31 335d xDrive MSport Individual TB / OW Merino Gone: F31 320d MSport BS /CR, E61 520d MSport Bus Ed, E53 X5 V8 Sport
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BimmerD First Lieutenant 65 Rep 341 Posts Drives: X3 20d xdrive MSport+ Auto Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	So far my computer is showing 70.2 MPG over 640 miles. I havent had a chance to fill the tank as I am still on my first tank of fuel came from the dealer. I would think a full tank shouldnt cost more than £60-£62 (calculation based on non supermarket cheap fuel).
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ciscopete822 Major 575 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: RS6 , 840i and others :P Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Aylesbury iTrader: (0)	I am doing 450 miles from tank - 3.0l.
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roshambo Captain 230 Rep 964 Posts Drives: F36 435i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	Half way to running in from first tank. Nice! __________________ F36 435i M Sport
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6733 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	I seriously don't know. I just put fuel in and drive. Not sure I have really looked at how far out of a tank, other than when planning a long trip. It's a car, it eats fuel
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james d DOME 119 Rep 455 Posts Drives: G21 M340 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	My man maths told me that a 330d really had the same sort of fuel consumption as a 320d-not so much! 39mpg/400-450 range at best.
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03-26-2015, 05:45 AM	#9
Chompers Colonel 1155 Rep 2,727 Posts Drives: F31 320d MSport (M) BS /CR Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Co. Down iTrader: (0)	Have to say I was some what surprised at the op's figures Any of the above will beat my previous 520d by some margin __________________ Curent: F31 335d xDrive MSport Individual TB / OW Merino Gone: F31 320d MSport BS /CR, E61 520d MSport Bus Ed, E53 X5 V8 Sport
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robbiep Brigadier General 1983 Rep 3,216 Posts Drives: VW e-Golf ! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Wales, UK iTrader: (0)	Do bear in mind that when 'running-in' a new engine, you aren't supposed to keep it at the same steady revs for more than 15-20 minutes at a time - or at least that's what I was always told. So alter speed a bit, possibly drive it in 5th rather than 6th (if a manual), etc. As to my economy, I average 45-47 or so on my usual drives, with very little dual carriageway/M-way use. When I've done long journeys though, I'm seeing 53-57 mpg. Which is quite amazing. Actual figures too, but not that far out on what the trip computer says.
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rokut Lieutenant 398 Rep 408 Posts Drives: Cosmic EP3 Type R Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	470 miles at best when majority of that mileage is my 37 mile commute to work on steady main roads (M4, A34). Short trips = less than 400 miles, maybe even 350 if all trips under 15 miles on a tank.
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snipnoob86 Major 288 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 335D Saloon Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	i ran my tank down last week to the limit so i could fill it with vpower diesel. so from absolute bone dryish to full cost 70quid @ Â£1.28 litre so 60/65 from empty to full on normal juice would be about accurate
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Consett Mag Major 369 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Durham. UK iTrader: (0)	My best is 542 miles with a tankful, but that was 80% motorway - averaged 47mpg. __________________
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NISFAN Major General 3487 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	According to my Road Trip app....my average fuel range is 587 miles per tank. I usually fill up around 550 miles, but it knows what range is to empty. Best ever range is 658 miles which was 53.75 MPG.....not at all bad for a car that hits 60 in around 5 seconds. 330d PPK
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Tengocity General 8566 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I'm chuffed if I make it to 400 miles before filling up. Doesn't happen often! __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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MWA Major 154 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	My 35d gives me 230 miles in town then DING, petrol light comes on! Rubbish!
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JD6 Major General 4271 Rep 6,944 Posts Drives: 840i GC + Mini Electric L3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I get around 500 miles per full tank which equates to around 40mpg, although I tend to fill up somewhere between 400 and 450. On a relaxed longer drive it will do high 40s, although the engine does tempt me into knocking that figure down a bit!
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