2006 E90 320i AT Exclusive fuel consumption

[Julian]

Hi there, can you guys tell me what kind of fuel consumption figures I can expect to achieve in town driving? I drive Miss Daisy at the moment and the best I can muster is 8,3 km/l. That's like my VR6 used to be! Crazy! The manuals all point to around 11km/l, but I would be happy with 10km/l.
I am busy with a fuel test at the moment and will evaluate the tank to tank readings for about 4 fill ups, but I am not optimistic at all. Are there any common issues with these cars w.r.t fuel consumption? Great car, but terrible economy. The current fuel index is 12.3l/100km. Thanx guys

 

[Philip Foglar]

These 320i's are known to be heavy on fuel in town driving, especially the automatics! What are the consumption figures like when she's on the open road?

 

[herr bmw]

use to run 11 to 11.5 km per litre,but lately have gone down to 10 to 10,3 km per litre

 

[msm]

Common misconception that the 4 cylinder 320i auto is light on fuel as the car is too heavy for that engine for reasonable economy, especially with an auto box.

 

[Spy007]

Same engine as Gopher Check out Feuly in my Sig for the last couple of months.

 

[335i Lci]

8,3 km/lt and that's a problem? Come on man, what do u expect, btw a vr6 with that consumption must be a vr6D!!!!!

 

[Julian]

8,3 km/lt and that's a problem? Come on man, what do u expect, btw a vr6 with that consumption must be a vr6D!!!!!

Not 8,3l/100km, I would not complain if I could get even 10 l/100km.. A colleague of mine's car (exact replica) is sitting on 9,9 l/100km.

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These 320i's are known to be heavy on fuel in town driving, especially the automatics! What are the consumption figures like when she's on the open road?

Planning a trip down the West Coast in 4 weeks, will check then. I have the vehicle for about 3 weeks now, so all driving has only been in town.

 

[Spy007]

Mines tracked over the last 18 000km. when I do my Country trips it drops to about 8.0 per 100. Thats Cruise control at 125km/h.

I d nelspruit and back in 1 day so thats 850km.

I have also done Polokwane and back on 1 tank.

 

[LuranchtE90]

My manual is sitting at 7.9l/100km (30/60 highway/urban) after I did a software update at the dealership as it was always sitting at 10.3l/100km..That can be an option if nothing else helps, but 1st get it on the open road and see what it does, but that's a bit high for my liking..Hope you come right bud..I might be wrong, but someone will definitely assist..Good luck!:rollsmile: