530d 60mpg

AP · 04-22-2013, 01:39 PM

Well as title states
Wasn't in a rush this morning when I drove from Gatwick to Wycombe in the UK, a distance of nearly 60 miles along motorways. Set the (ACC) cruise control to 60 and worked my way through the traffic which generally flowed all the way. Engine was slightly warm when I started.
End result was was nearly 61mpg.

I know this isn't very exciting compared to a lot of topics on these forums but I posted it up as I never fail to be impressed by how efficient this engine is , a light foot, and it seems to run on air!

I've got 200 miles out of a quarter tank of fuel which is pretty amazing for a 3 litre engine . 1.8 ton car.

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slownfast · 04-22-2013, 03:15 PM

What?! This is why i love BMW

vdubturbo · 04-22-2013, 03:54 PM

What does that translate to for US gallons (MPG)?

Dandle · 04-22-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubturbo

What does that translate to for US gallons (MPG)?

72mpg in US MPG.

hyperboost · 04-22-2013, 06:18 PM

holy sh1t... talking about efficiency.

SamS · 04-22-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubturbo

What does that translate to for US gallons (MPG)?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dandle

72mpg in US MPG.

No, that's 50mpg US. Still impressive.

Dandle · 04-23-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

No, that's 50mpg US. Still impressive.

I should have known that but was being lazy using an app on my phone (which is wrong).

AP · 04-23-2013, 01:39 AM

At the other end of things, if you floor it, it will get to 62mph in 6 seconds dead (BMW's figures)
Just incredible and I persoanlly think the best compromise for an engine in this car
(I wouldn't turn down a M5 though!)

Bandiano · 04-23-2013, 12:19 PM

Great figures, I have an f11 530d MS on order and am either in a flat out rush or with time to spare on roads with slow average speeds, great to hear the mpg, I have been worried I may pay a lot more in fuel than 520. What would you say your average works out at and how do you find the much maligned steering ?

AP · 04-23-2013, 02:47 PM

as regards fuel consumption, I'm not using the car for commuting so my mileage doesn't generally reflect heavy traffic so these figures are no doubt better than probably a lot of people.
I have found in heavy traffic i get around 25mpg, lighter town traffic (without a heavy foot) around 35mpg, motorways at 70 mph around 40-45mpg - something like that, motorways at 60mph 50mpg plus.
Average as you can see from the picture to date over 6500 miles is 41.5mpg, but i think most people are getting more like 36-40 or thereabouts.

I'm sure those with 520ds can chip in with their figures but my guess is that these (530d) are probably not much worse than a 520d.
it really is such a good engine, best of both worlds and in my opinion , at least for the UK, the best compromise between speed and economy.

As this is a global forum these are imperial gallons. Divide by 1.2 to get US gallons.

As for the steering, i guess it depends where you've come from. I cam from a E39 530i msport with 18 ince wheels and I don't think the F10 comes close as regards the feel of the road and the connected feel you got. You really could feel the road and what the front wheels were doing. The F10 (I have msport passive suspension with 19inch wheels) is more luxury than sporty. the steering is lighter particulary at low speeds and does feel a bit disconnected but you do get used to it.If you were coming from a lesser car, you probably wouldn't think it was bad , i just happen to think the E39 steering was nigh on perfect and therefore was a going to be tough to beat. (In fact the E39 was , and is , such a good car)

Good luck with your car, its a very good choice.

Boulder Bill · 04-23-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AP

As for the steering, i guess it depends where you've come from. I cam from a E39 530i msport with 18 ince wheels and I don't think the F10 comes close as regards the feel of the road and the connected feel you got. You really could feel the road and what the front wheels were doing. The F10 (I have msport passive suspension with 19inch wheels) is more luxury than sporty. the steering is lighter particulary at low speeds and does feel a bit disconnected but you do get used to it.If you were coming from a lesser car, you probably wouldn't think it was bad , i just happen to think the E39 steering was nigh on perfect and therefore was a going to be tough to beat. (In fact the E39 was , and is , such a good car).

Well said; I couldn't agree more. For comparison's sake, I have about the same mileage as you on a 2013 550 Msport, manual transmission. I commute 3-4 days a week 50 miles roundtrip at speeds regularly reaching 70-80 MPH. My mileage to date is roughly 20 mpg. My E39 averaged, over very long intervals doing the same drive, 22 mpg. 100 more HP = 10% less fuel economy for a car that is 11 years newer.

Crocket · 04-28-2013, 02:40 PM

AP, How did you get to that screen with your IDRIVE ? I have the professional Sat Nav but have never seen that screen before.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AP

Well as title states
Wasn't in a rush this morning when I drove from Gatwick to Wycombe in the UK, a distance of nearly 60 miles along motorways. Set the (ACC) cruise control to 60 and worked my way through the traffic which generally flowed all the way. Engine was slightly warm when I started.
End result was was nearly 61mpg.

I know this isn't very exciting compared to a lot of topics on these forums but I posted it up as I never fail to be impressed by how efficient this engine is , a light foot, and it seems to run on air!

I've got 200 miles out of a quarter tank of fuel which is pretty amazing for a 3 litre engine . 1.8 ton car.

(Apologies for quality of photo taken with blackberry)
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AP · 04-28-2013, 04:18 PM

If I remember correctly, its under vehicle information. I'm assuming your carhas the ecopro mode as I believe this is only present on later cars that have this mode.

Crocket · 05-02-2013, 01:23 PM

Thanks for the reply AP.

I don't have ecopro. My car was built in June 2011.

kave · 05-03-2013, 02:40 AM

Reality check: If you drive slow with ANY car it takes less fuel. Bigger engine=More fuel. The BC is usually off by 5% so I recommend you check consumption at the pump. You can also calibrate it using the test menus.
This is statistics from the real world of 47 530D:
http://www.spritmonitor.de/en/overvi...30&powerunit=2
And now for 74 520D:
http://www.spritmonitor.de/en/overvi...20&powerunit=2
Ie, 530D takes 21% more fuel than a 520D, in the REAL world.

For me I am even more impressed by the Gasoline 530 at just 11% more than the diesels.
And almost same with 5355 and 535i, only 18% difference at average.

04-22-2013, 01:39 PM	#1
AP Major General 2762 Rep 5,085 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	530d 60mpg Well as title states Wasn't in a rush this morning when I drove from Gatwick to Wycombe in the UK, a distance of nearly 60 miles along motorways. Set the (ACC) cruise control to 60 and worked my way through the traffic which generally flowed all the way. Engine was slightly warm when I started. End result was was nearly 61mpg. I know this isn't very exciting compared to a lot of topics on these forums but I posted it up as I never fail to be impressed by how efficient this engine is , a light foot, and it seems to run on air! I've got 200 miles out of a quarter tank of fuel which is pretty amazing for a 3 litre engine . 1.8 ton car. (Apologies for quality of photo taken with blackberry)
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hyperboost Captain 66 Rep 813 Posts Drives: M3 Boxster Corvette M5C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	holy sh1t... talking about efficiency. __________________ 21 M5C DD\|21 M550 xDrive\|05 E46M3 race car 6SPD\|2019 2LT Corvette GS 7SPD track car\|22 Tundra SR5 TRD Sport\|19 Q7 V6 & 22 Q7 2.0T\|20 G63\|19 Vantage 4.0TT\|22 Boxster 25 Year 6SPD sold\|08 Porsche Cayman 5SPD sold\|18 R8 RWS sold\|Many previous cars
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04-23-2013, 01:39 AM	#8
AP Major General 2762 Rep 5,085 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	At the other end of things, if you floor it, it will get to 62mph in 6 seconds dead (BMW's figures) Just incredible and I persoanlly think the best compromise for an engine in this car (I wouldn't turn down a M5 though!)
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04-23-2013, 12:19 PM	#9
Bandiano Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 244 Posts Drives: F11 530d Msport Touring Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Norfolk uk iTrader: (0)	Great figures, I have an f11 530d MS on order and am either in a flat out rush or with time to spare on roads with slow average speeds, great to hear the mpg, I have been worried I may pay a lot more in fuel than 520. What would you say your average works out at and how do you find the much maligned steering ? __________________ BMW F11 535d Msport touring Jaguar XKR100 Convertible Mini Electric
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04-23-2013, 02:47 PM	#10
AP Major General 2762 Rep 5,085 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	as regards fuel consumption, I'm not using the car for commuting so my mileage doesn't generally reflect heavy traffic so these figures are no doubt better than probably a lot of people. I have found in heavy traffic i get around 25mpg, lighter town traffic (without a heavy foot) around 35mpg, motorways at 70 mph around 40-45mpg - something like that, motorways at 60mph 50mpg plus. Average as you can see from the picture to date over 6500 miles is 41.5mpg, but i think most people are getting more like 36-40 or thereabouts. I'm sure those with 520ds can chip in with their figures but my guess is that these (530d) are probably not much worse than a 520d. it really is such a good engine, best of both worlds and in my opinion , at least for the UK, the best compromise between speed and economy. As this is a global forum these are imperial gallons. Divide by 1.2 to get US gallons. As for the steering, i guess it depends where you've come from. I cam from a E39 530i msport with 18 ince wheels and I don't think the F10 comes close as regards the feel of the road and the connected feel you got. You really could feel the road and what the front wheels were doing. The F10 (I have msport passive suspension with 19inch wheels) is more luxury than sporty. the steering is lighter particulary at low speeds and does feel a bit disconnected but you do get used to it.If you were coming from a lesser car, you probably wouldn't think it was bad , i just happen to think the E39 steering was nigh on perfect and therefore was a going to be tough to beat. (In fact the E39 was , and is , such a good car) Good luck with your car, its a very good choice.
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AP Major General 2762 Rep 5,085 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	If I remember correctly, its under vehicle information. I'm assuming your carhas the ecopro mode as I believe this is only present on later cars that have this mode.
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05-02-2013, 01:23 PM	#14
Crocket Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 520D Sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	530d 60mpg Thanks for the reply AP. I don't have ecopro. My car was built in June 2011.
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05-03-2013, 02:40 AM	#15
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]	Reality check: If you drive slow with ANY car it takes less fuel. Bigger engine=More fuel. The BC is usually off by 5% so I recommend you check consumption at the pump. You can also calibrate it using the test menus. This is statistics from the real world of 47 530D: http://www.spritmonitor.de/en/overvi...30&powerunit=2 And now for 74 520D: http://www.spritmonitor.de/en/overvi...20&powerunit=2 Ie, 530D takes 21% more fuel than a 520D, in the REAL world. For me I am even more impressed by the Gasoline 530 at just 11% more than the diesels. And almost same with 5355 and 535i, only 18% difference at average. __________________ Last edited by kave; 05-03-2013 at 02:51 AM..
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