Mpg On F30 335 Sedan Sucks !!!

vincechase · 11-20-2016, 12:58 PM

Hey Guys,

So Idk if its me or its my car or just the BMW 335 f30's engine.

But Ive had my car a little over a year and surely been noticing that I have to fill my tank quite frequently. Its kinda irritating being that even when Im in traffic in Eco mode the gas drains pretty quick aswell.

I get about 300 to 350 miles on a full tank. I feel I go a few miles and burn 15 to 20 miles lol.

Is it me ? Is it my car in specific? Or is this a normal thing ??

If it isn't how can I fix or improve this?

Thanks

lo_xyooj · 11-20-2016, 01:25 PM

I'm never in ECO mode and I can get atleast 350 on a full tank. I'm probably 75% comfort and 25% sport mode split between city and hwy driving.
Also keep in mind winter gas is in effect so that may be some factor. But it all depends on how you drive at the end of the day.

HotTea69 · 11-20-2016, 01:43 PM

Your MPG is fine. Remember you are in NYC, one of the most congested cities + Stop and go traffic in the world. I get around 260~280 per fill up. Its only a matter of time

My MPG is 17

mr_kay · 11-20-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HotTea69

Your MPG is fine. Remember you are in NYC, one of the most congested cities + Stop and go traffic in the world. I get around 260~280 per fill up. Its only a matter of time

My MPG is 17

I'm pretty much getting similar numbers. NYC driving MPG's defy all others. Even "highway" is still stop and go majority of the time.

But for a car with its power, it's not that terrible. I'm on Map 2 with JB4 getting 15-17mpg...My STI friends see numbers in the 8-9mpg range sometimes.

RoundelM3 · 11-20-2016, 03:31 PM

I live in a coastal area where it's mostly "normal" highways and no real traffic. Around town I can average in the high 20s, and on a 100+ mile trip I can get into the mid-30s, all in Comfort mode. I have MPPK and MPE as the only powertrain upgrades.

GarlicBread · 11-20-2016, 05:36 PM

I get about 24mpg in New England. I'd say it's decent for the power in the car

ErkanTR16 · 11-20-2016, 05:41 PM

Remember you have an Inline 6 and not 4 Cylinder. 300-350 a tank is normal. I'm averaging 30 MPG, 370 miles to the tank in Comfort mode. I'd say try to enjoy your car much as possible and don't stress MPG.

M34lnch · 11-20-2016, 07:34 PM

I'm getting 17.6 in West LA. This is normal for our kind of driving in the city.

Humdizzle · 11-20-2016, 07:47 PM

the second those turbos start working kiss your mpg goodbye.

N0Chill 335i · 11-20-2016, 07:49 PM

27mpg in sport mode
75% highway though. City driving absolutely DESTROYS gas efficiency.

snowghost · 11-20-2016, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M34lnch

I'm getting 17.6 in West LA. This is normal for our kind of driving in the city.

Overall in LA with a little freeway speed driving in addition to stop and go, it's always a 20 MPG average. Get out on the open highway and it will be 30 MPG or so.

CIWS · 11-20-2016, 08:18 PM

Gas is relatively cheap right now. Use that right foot and enjoy the 335.

MrF30 · 11-20-2016, 08:39 PM

I get anywhere between 350 to 370 with about an 1/8 of a tank left. I do mostly freeway. I'm very much satisfied with its gas consumption.

90rr · 11-20-2016, 08:48 PM

I'm never in eco mode. no auto stop. 75% in sport with heavy foot. 90% city driving. last reset 1800 miles ago and average MPG is 20.3...

GPM · 11-20-2016, 09:17 PM

I would ask why someone would choose the 335 over the 320 or 328 if fuel mileage was a priority.

Personally I think the fuel consumption on modern turbo cars is amazing. But then I come from an era where I got 8 mpg in my 66 GTO. Of course gas was about 40 cents a gallon back then.

Bottom line is make sure you get the right tool for the job at hand.

G559 · 11-21-2016, 12:52 AM

I'm currently at 12mpg on my 335i.

Adamr916 · 11-21-2016, 03:38 AM

Man, reading posts like this makes me glad I got the diesel. 650-700 a tank(highway), roughly 48mpg on the highway. 36-38 with city driving(average around 600 in city)

F30MGM · 11-21-2016, 09:01 AM

17-18 mpg jb4 tuned on my 340 lol mostly highway

Humdizzle · 11-21-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamr916

Man, reading posts like this makes me glad I got the diesel. 650-700 a tank(highway), roughly 48mpg on the highway. 36-38 with city driving(average around 600 in city)

I would have too if they brought the 335d here.

Adamr916 · 11-21-2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Humdizzle

I would have too if they brought the 335d here.

335d f31 would have been the automatic goto for me. I test drove the e90 335d a couple of years ago, and it was an absolute monster compared to the 328d. The 328d is peppy enough for everyday driving, but no match for the 6 pot.

snowghost · 11-21-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamr916

335d f31 would have been the automatic goto for me. I test drove the e90 335d a couple of years ago, and it was an absolute monster compared to the 328d. The 328d is peppy enough for everyday driving, but no match for the 6 pot.

The 335d for me only if 6MT. Drove a 6MT 320d (328d in the US) in Bavaria and Austria and it's plenty fun.

Adamr916 · 11-21-2016, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

The 335d for me only if 6MT. Drove a 6MT 320d (328d in the US) in Bavaria and Austria and it's plenty fun.

That's been my biggest issue with my 328d is that they don't come in manual, but the auto isn't THAT bad.

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lo_xyooj Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Alpine 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: MKE iTrader: (0)	I'm never in ECO mode and I can get atleast 350 on a full tank. I'm probably 75% comfort and 25% sport mode split between city and hwy driving. Also keep in mind winter gas is in effect so that may be some factor. But it all depends on how you drive at the end of the day. __________________
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HotTea69 First Lieutenant 137 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 AW M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	Your MPG is fine. Remember you are in NYC, one of the most congested cities + Stop and go traffic in the world. I get around 260~280 per fill up. Its only a matter of time My MPG is 17
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M34lnch Private First Class 18 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 440i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	I'm getting 17.6 in West LA. This is normal for our kind of driving in the city. __________________ 2017 BMW 440i Blk/Blk-Blu Stitch \| Auto \| M-Sport \| Nav
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N0Chill 335i Colonel 848 Rep 2,771 Posts Drives: 13' F30 335i M Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	27mpg in sport mode 75% highway though. City driving absolutely DESTROYS gas efficiency. __________________ F30 335i Progression Thread: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1304514 BMW 07 Pre LCI 335i e92 SOLD
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CIWS Moon Parasite 654 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: F98 X4M Competition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Gas is relatively cheap right now. Use that right foot and enjoy the 335. __________________ 2020 X4M Comp. (currently stock) - Was 2015 335 MSport -MPPK -Borla ATAK -Dinan Sport+ - E.R. Charge pipe / 2013 X1 35i Sport - Dinan tune / 2009 X6 50i Dinan badged
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MrF30 Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I get anywhere between 350 to 370 with about an 1/8 of a tank left. I do mostly freeway. I'm very much satisfied with its gas consumption. __________________ EXTERIOR: M Sport front bumper/side skirts, M3 rear bumper/fenders, black M3 kidney grilles, cf M3 mirror caps, cf MP trunk spoiler, ACS roof spoiler, side blades, black roof, Grigio Telesto, STANCE: Rotiform SPF 19"s, BC Racing BR coilovers, UUC front end-links, orange calipers, ENGINE: PS1, Wagner FMIC, Borla S-Type exhaust, quad ti tips, VRSF dp/cp, JB4, INTERIOR: ACS pedals, WeatherTech floor & BMW trunk mats
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