Thread: 40 MPG?
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      11-21-2010, 02:21 PM   #7
Noodles23
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Drives: 530D GT
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41.5MPG

Just back from a longish (220 mile) run which was showing me 41.5MPG (big imperial gallons) as we approached London. The traffic wasn't too bad, so that's varying between 60 & erm, 70ish, most of the way.

The engine has done almost 9k, and its about the third tank through of BP Ultimate Diesel since I switched from the standard stuff.

I think the key to getting decent mileage is the ability to keep a reasonable constant speed, and maybe even the 5mph tail wind helped. I only got high 30's in the opposite direction, although the traffic was much heavier doe the first hour.

All in all, it's yet another impressive thing about a very impressive car.
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