which fuel in 428i?

keltis99 · 06-08-2015, 08:17 AM

i imported US spec 428i to Europe. Just wondering what are the forum users putting in their tanks in Europe/US? Is Super 95 enough as opposed to Premium 98? Anyone noticed a major difference between the two?

I am also managing to get only 22MPG so far (10.5ltr/100km). Coming off a diesel this is a bit eye-watering; on the other hand i cant complain about the engine sound

floydarogers · 06-08-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by keltis99

i imported US spec 428i to Europe. Just wondering what are the forum users putting in their tanks in Europe/US? Is Super 95 enough as opposed to Premium 98? Anyone noticed a major difference between the two?

I am also managing to get only 22MPG so far (10.5ltr/100km). Coming off a diesel this is a bit eye-watering; on the other hand i cant complain about the engine sound

95 Europe is equivelant to US 89, 98 is equivelant to US 91-93. I'll bet that your gas door says 89 minimum, 91 recommended. You'll bet slightly better mileage and power with 91.

CalCarNut · 07-01-2015, 04:02 PM

My car gets 24mpg city without doing any eco driving...comfort/sport mostly on 91oct

Ganxxta · 07-02-2015, 05:00 PM

I'm using 102oct as my preferred gas station is not offering 98 anyway and its the same price as 98 at other gas stations.

Getting normally around 9l/100km without touching eco pro.
On a complete fuel tank on german autobahn without any city driving my best achievement was 7.5l/100km real consumption, not BC.
Thats with cruising around between 160 and 220kph where allowed.

During the first 1000km break in it was 7.2l/100km, but here I was strictly sticking to speed limits and avoiding any stress on the engine.

DrifterX · 07-09-2015, 01:29 PM

I have a 428i GC with 5000kms on it now and I'v only used 91 octane (Canada/US). Note that my GC is a bit heavier than your coupe.

I normally do about 85% city driving and have been averaging about 8.5L/100kms but in my last tank I did about 50% highway and 50% city and got 7.157L/100km. (my real consumption I calculate every time I fill up)

This is with Start/Stop enabled... I'm really happy about the consumption of this motor so far

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CalCarNut Brigadier General 1061 Rep 3,258 Posts Drives: 2015 F36 Jet Black Sport Line Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Blue Skies iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW 428i Gran ... [10.00] 1996 Chevrolet Impa ... [8.00]	My car gets 24mpg city without doing any eco driving...comfort/sport mostly on 91oct __________________ 2015 BMW F36 428i JetBlack. Sport Line Edition 25% 3M Tint\|
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Ganxxta Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 280 Posts Drives: F32 4er Coupé Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I'm using 102oct as my preferred gas station is not offering 98 anyway and its the same price as 98 at other gas stations. Getting normally around 9l/100km without touching eco pro. On a complete fuel tank on german autobahn without any city driving my best achievement was 7.5l/100km real consumption, not BC. Thats with cruising around between 160 and 220kph where allowed. During the first 1000km break in it was 7.2l/100km, but here I was strictly sticking to speed limits and avoiding any stress on the engine.
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DrifterX Major 514 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M Sport 6MT+RWD Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 Hyundai IONIQ ... [0.00] 2016 BMW 340i M Sport [0.00]	I have a 428i GC with 5000kms on it now and I'v only used 91 octane (Canada/US). Note that my GC is a bit heavier than your coupe. I normally do about 85% city driving and have been averaging about 8.5L/100kms but in my last tank I did about 50% highway and 50% city and got 7.157L/100km. (my real consumption I calculate every time I fill up) This is with Start/Stop enabled... I'm really happy about the consumption of this motor so far
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