Best economy in Eco Pro mode

chetalien · 02-08-2014, 06:03 PM

Car done nearly 2k. avg just under 40mpg. driving like a sissy and got abotu 42mpg on eco pro, next time on comfort got 40. although its twice as much as got in my previous car, still unable to get good mpg. maybe its my right foot fault.
decided from next tank i will drive the way i want even if its a few mpg less.

Farook · 02-11-2014, 12:55 PM

My driving :

-In eco pro : 30 mpg(best score)
-Comfort+Sports mode : 27mpg

Test has been done over 14 miles (basically driving to work

), no motorway driving involved.

Car : 2012 328i M Sport.

Chrishumes · 02-11-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Farook

My driving :

-In eco pro : 30 mpg(best score)
-Comfort+Sports mode : 27mpg

Test has been done over 14 miles (basically driving to work

), no motorway driving involved.

Car : 2012 328i M Sport.

haha, that's rubbish! but guess you must 'drive' the car rather than try to save fuel!

im getting 40mpg average over 8k miles, and recently can get 50mpg doing 65-70 motorway, and 46mpg 70-75 motorway. happy with that

DaveA · 02-11-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

My running average is 47mpg. 14,000 miles so far.

I have to say that's looking pretty good.. I am down at 40/41 so far.. and that's mostly motorway..!!!

Having said that, it's all been in cold(ish) weather, so maybe things will pick up as the weather does..???

DaveA · 02-11-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by edz_f31

17500 miles for me and 53mpg. Do a bit of Eco-Pro on my 20 mile each way commute as I'm in no rush to get there!

That's pretty much bang on what I got from my 320d over 20k.. Maybe a tad better..

Tengocity · 02-11-2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Great thing about living in Norfolk, there aren't any hills!

Are there really people in Norfolk with webbed fingers and toes?

Not having hills is a bad thing actually... a friend of mine who trained in Cambridge as a neurologist believes that living in very flat places leads to higher rates of depression and suicide. However not as much as for those at higher latitudes. However, back on topic for a car forum.... Hills are essential for truly great driving roads, which (along with the traffic) is why living is the south-east sucks!

nordberg · 02-11-2014, 02:51 PM

Living in Yorkshire on the edge of the Dales, I actually find it really hard when in flat areas.

No hills makes for a one dimensional landscape and I can totally appreciate it being associated with depression and lower mortality...

....,,,,..,,.. · 02-11-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Are there really people in Norfolk with webbed fingers and toes?

Not having hills is a bad thing actually... a friend of mine who trained in Cambridge as a neurologist believes that living in very flat places leads to higher rates of depression and suicide. However not as much as for those at higher latitudes. However, back on topic for a car forum.... Hills are essential for truly great driving roads, which (along with the traffic) is why living is the south-east sucks!

Having lived in Cambridgeshire for a number of years before moving here, yes plenty fit the bill.
Regarding depression and flat places, explains Holland and certain types of cafe, they do need cheered up.

Lived in North Scotland and North Yorkshire dales, both amazing drives 365 year

Defero · 02-11-2014, 04:26 PM

f31 325d msport auto (3k miles on the clock)
A 240 mile motorway journey 62mph average 53.2mpg car was loaded me the wife, child and pushchair etc.
62mph average includes A roads to start and end the journey

Midasman13 · 02-11-2014, 04:44 PM

5k just reached and averaging 29.6 and enjoying every moment. What a top motor, the grunt is amazing.

BMWSKI · 02-11-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Midasman13

5k just reached and averaging 29.6 and enjoying every moment. What a top motor, the grunt is amazing.

Wow! You must be giving it some beans?!

kave · 02-12-2014, 02:10 AM

To my experience, the only difference between the drive modes is the throttle response.
If you drive in Comfort mode and have an egg on the pedal you won't benefit from Eco Pro.
Same with speed, it's the same performance in Eco Pro as Sport+ but the gas pedal is more "responsive".

M4dski11z · 02-12-2014, 03:28 AM

Did a 200 mile round trip the other weekend. Start of the journey had a short stop, then some town driving, then all dual carriage and motorway. Did one or two kickdowns, but for the most part it was Eco all the way and cruise control at 72mph. Averaged 49mpg each way! 335d. Excellent results given the car has only done 900 miles!

BMWSKI · 02-12-2014, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray335d

Did a 200 mile round trip the other weekend. Start of the journey had a short stop, then some town driving, then all dual carriage and motorway. Did one or two kickdowns, but for the most part it was Eco all the way and cruise control at 72mph. Averaged 49mpg each way! 335d. Excellent results given the car has only done 900 miles!

Great mpg for a 335d! Have you adjusted your OBC to get accurate fuel readings yet?

Gizzard · 02-12-2014, 04:58 AM

3000 miles in, My average only 37mpg on my 335d

Mostly 17 miles to work, and 17 miles back.
Average on a good run is only mid 40's. Engine still tight ?
Giz

M4dski11z · 02-12-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWSKI

Great mpg for a 335d! Have you adjusted your OBC to get accurate fuel readings yet?

No not yet. Need to look up how after a few brim-to-brims.

chetalien · 02-12-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray335d

Did a 200 mile round trip the other weekend. Start of the journey had a short stop, then some town driving, then all dual carriage and motorway. Did one or two kickdowns, but for the most part it was Eco all the way and cruise control at 72mph. Averaged 49mpg each way! 335d. Excellent results given the car has only done 900 miles!

Thats bloody amazing. Excuse the language. Cant get mine over 40mpg irrespective of how efficiently I drive. Something wrong with my right foot

M4dski11z · 02-12-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chetalien

Thats bloody amazing. Excuse the language. Cant get mine over 40mpg irrespective of how efficiently I drive. Something wrong with my right foot

Yeah I'm very happy with that kind of mpg on a run. Don't get me wrong though, my morning 6 mile commute at varying temps can be anywhere from 25-35mpg. Coming home tonight the traffic was crawling and I hit a record low of 21mpg

BMWSKI · 02-12-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray335d

No not yet. Need to look up how after a few brim-to-brims.

From what I've read it's pretty straight forward. Myself and another member have similar figures and from memory our OBC is out by around 7-8%.
I'm waiting for another couple of brim-to-brims and then I'll do it too.

ewanmac · 02-12-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chetalien

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Originally Posted by Ray335d

Did a 200 mile round trip the other weekend. Start of the journey had a short stop, then some town driving, then all dual carriage and motorway. Did one or two kickdowns, but for the most part it was Eco all the way and cruise control at 72mph. Averaged 49mpg each way! 335d. Excellent results given the car has only done 900 miles!

Thats bloody amazing. Excuse the language. Cant get mine over 40mpg irrespective of how efficiently I drive. Something wrong with my right foot

Me neither. I have had 38mpg on a motorway run in Eco-pro with cruise on. Never managed to average above 40 mpg yet. Xdrive will hamper mine and it's only done 3k. Still bloody good for all that power

The Fox · 02-12-2014, 03:19 PM

I get 31 mpg in 435i. Mainly motorway, some town, some rural. Motorway speed 80-90.

M4dski11z · 02-13-2014, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ewanmac

Me neither. I have had 38mpg on a motorway run in Eco-pro with cruise on. Never managed to average above 40 mpg yet. Xdrive will hamper mine and it's only done 3k. Still bloody good for all that power

This surely can't be at 70mph or under on cruise? How is your anticipation of the traffic ahead? Do you only adjust one minor click every now and then or are you always having to adjust in 5mph increments? If it's only minor clicks @ 70mph then you must be driving uphill everywhere you go

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Farook New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: F30 328i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	My driving : -In eco pro : 30 mpg(best score) -Comfort+Sports mode : 27mpg Test has been done over 14 miles (basically driving to work ), no motorway driving involved. Car : 2012 328i M Sport.
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nordberg Major 178 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (1)	Living in Yorkshire on the edge of the Dales, I actually find it really hard when in flat areas. No hills makes for a one dimensional landscape and I can totally appreciate it being associated with depression and lower mortality...
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Defero Captain 27 Rep 626 Posts Drives: F31 325d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	f31 325d msport auto (3k miles on the clock) A 240 mile motorway journey 62mph average 53.2mpg car was loaded me the wife, child and pushchair etc. 62mph average includes A roads to start and end the journey
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kave First Lieutenant 19 Rep 329 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Touring 2012 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 520D Touring [10.00]	To my experience, the only difference between the drive modes is the throttle response. If you drive in Comfort mode and have an egg on the pedal you won't benefit from Eco Pro. Same with speed, it's the same performance in Eco Pro as Sport+ but the gas pedal is more "responsive". __________________
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M4dski11z Captain 35 Rep 673 Posts Drives: M440i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Did a 200 mile round trip the other weekend. Start of the journey had a short stop, then some town driving, then all dual carriage and motorway. Did one or two kickdowns, but for the most part it was Eco all the way and cruise control at 72mph. Averaged 49mpg each way! 335d. Excellent results given the car has only done 900 miles!
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Gizzard Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Awesome 335d xdrive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	3000 miles in, My average only 37mpg on my 335d Mostly 17 miles to work, and 17 miles back. Average on a good run is only mid 40's. Engine still tight ? Giz __________________ Current F30 335d xdrive Estoril Blue Previous Audi A4 Tdi Previous VW Golf GTi Previous.. a lot First.. Vauxhall Viva HC
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