E30stz 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 (edited) Hi guys, how many MPG does your car get ? Please specify Model : Chasis : Year : Auto/manual Ie. BMW 318i E36 1995 Manual - I'm particularly interested in E30 series. As I'm on the verge of purchasing 2 cars, 318i / 325i. Edited February 23, 2005 by E30stz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 also depends on if it is auto or manual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 not many if any average 10l/100k with both open road and city driving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 what should I expect from a 88 325i Auto ? websites suggest around 26 mpg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 I don't know miles or gallons ... so i'll give it in km and litres .. BMW 316ti 2004 E46 manual I usually get on average 650-700kms out of one tank of 60litres ....(i know it's 63L tank but i fill 60 everytime)... And that is doing 90% in town and 10% on motorway at 108kph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 164 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 (edited) Damm.. I get about 400k's from a tank 55ltr? but tend to have my foot up it most the time '87 325 manual using a bastardised L-Jet system (never been properly tuned) Edited February 23, 2005 by MattA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 (edited) Hehehe 1990 E30 320iA Manual 1280 kms off 100 litres 12.8 km/l ~ 34 mpg E: It's currently running 3.25 ratio diff, very economical Edited February 23, 2005 by ///Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 i filled up this morning, got 414km to the last tank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted February 23, 2005 Yeah 40 bucks is 30ish litres and I get around 320 k from that. I do $40 a week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hartage 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 2000 e46 328i Manual High Out put Motor, Special from BMW, 174 kw 820 kms to 62 liters 512.5 mls 13.65 gal = 37.54 mpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted February 23, 2005 Economy slut :finger: What's the E30 323 doing??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 i will cheer you all up,i will do some sums tonite..it make you guys llok like you have got very economical cars..mind you i am about 3-4 l better per 100k than the PO figures on the obc when i bought it!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 I get pretty darned good gas milage from my 1990 E30 (5spd) with just general everyday driving, but then I only need low revs with its reasonably high torque so can easily dawdle around at 1500 - 1750 revs comfortably. On the open road I drove from Hamilton to Wellington, did a bit of driving in Wellington and then filled up again at Otaki on the way back. Generally I would like to think I would get 650kms - 700km's on a tank of gas (62l) and a mixture of open road and town driving. When I really push the car, the good gas milage goes out the window in a big way. I am pretty sure that the changed ECU will not affetc this at all (unless my driving behaviour changes) Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30_318i 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 (edited) In my old E30 318 I got 160km from 10 litres. That works out to about 6.6km/l. Haven't worked out what i get in the 525, the gague is so inaccurate its not worth the hassle. Edited February 24, 2005 by E30_318i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 The 325i Manual does around 11L/100km (around town driving) occasionally being heavyfooted.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 That works out to about 6.6l/km. That is the thirstiest 318i I have ever heard off...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 E34 540is 1995 Manual 9.6l/100km on the open road 12.5-13.5l/km around town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 im sure my car is pretty thirsty being a auto 320 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 i will cheer you all up,i will do some sums tonite..it make you guys llok like you have got very economical cars..mind you i am about 3-4 l better per 100k than the PO figures on the obc when i bought it!!!! Im not even going to join this conversation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 No, no you better not Martyyn You'll put yourself into depression about fuel prices Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmccormack 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 88 318 auto. 35-40 litres will get me 350-450k's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 BMW 535IS E34 1990 Manual 12.4 L 100 KM easy round town driving very easy open road driving 10 l 100 k slightly more sporting or hilly 11 l 100 k I knew Cain would beat me...sigh modern technology i spose.. when i bought my car the guy i bought it lived in ponsonby and worked in the middle of Auckland CBD,where in rush hour it takes about 7 ttraffic light changes brfore you can get across the intersection....the obc said 17 l 100 k!!! Still the big tank makes for a good range tho,wellington Auckland on one tank,be pretty low tho...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 my 1998 e36 323i auto 8.2km/litre = 19.29 mpg running on 96 fuel the figure seems a bit low (use lots of fuel), comments? note: I don't drive "THAT" hard. Full rev couple of times per tank only and keep below 3000 other times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 my 1998 e36 323i auto 8.2km/litre = 19.29 mpg running on 96 fuel the figure seems a bit low (use lots of fuel), comments? note: I don't drive "THAT" hard. Full rev couple of times per tank only and keep below 3000 other times. Convert to manual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted February 25, 2005 my 1998 e36 323i auto 8.2km/litre = 19.29 mpg running on 96 fuel the figure seems a bit low (use lots of fuel), comments? note: I don't drive "THAT" hard. Full rev couple of times per tank only and keep below 3000 other times. 8.2km/litre I worked that out close to 25 mpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
