2011 320d normal fuel consumption?

[alwynpv]

I've had my 320d for three weeks now. One tank I did was commuting between Kya Sands and Pta using the N14, other tank was for a weekend to Lydenburg, mainly driving on the N4.

The vehicle stats say I should be getting 4.7 L/100km on the open road and 5.7 combined cycle. Both these refills gave a usage of about 6.5. I didn't do massive acceleration or speeding, sticking to 120km/h. Tyres are Run flat, all up to the correct pressure.

The car has 77000km on the clock. Is this difference in consumption normal? Should I mention it to BMW, will they be able to do something about it?

 

[Dippies]

figures is more or less in line of what you can expect

 

[Ricky318i]

6.5 sounds about right...

Remember there are many other factors that will influence your consumption figures: e.g.: weight, climatic factors (wind, rain, high/low ambient temperatures), personal driving style and condition of tires are but a few.

 

[Iceman007]

I've had my 320d for three weeks now. One tank I did was commuting between Kya Sands and Pta using the N14, other tank was for a weekend to Lydenburg, mainly driving on the N4.

The vehicle stats say I should be getting 4.7 L/100km on the open road and 5.7 combined cycle. Both these refills gave a usage of about 6.5. I didn't do massive acceleration or speeding, sticking to 120km/h. Tyres are Run flat, all up to the correct pressure.

The car has 77000km on the clock. Is this difference in consumption normal? Should I mention it to BMW, will they be able to do something about it?

:thumbs: your car is 100%. If you travel on a level road with no major hills doing a constant 80 or 100km/h with cruise control on then you will achieve their figures.

 

[sash]

we just saw smartiesman do 4.4L/100km on a trip to durbs. As i understand his car doesnt have software and has over 200k mileage.

each car is different and is in a different state of service and tune. BMW dont look after the car like how fanatics do.

 

[Iceman007]

It also depends how you drive. And its logical its down hill all the way down to sea level. Should check consumption from Durban to JHB direction. Just an suggestion

 

[Gqoks000]

Hi

I have an E90, 320D as well and combined on mine goes to 5.7L/100km and its a 2009 model. I think the guys are correct the gradience of the road, load and the way you drive plays a big role. But I advise you put Cruise Control, it seems to regulate fuel better that a human foot.

 

[Naruto]

How many km did one tank give you?
Those aren't bad, but they can go down a bit.
I used to get 6.5l/100km when doing 30-50km above national speed limit and going down to Durban was like a dream.

 

[Mrcloc]

Don't worry too much about it - 6.5 sounds good as an average. Mine currently says 10.1 and I'm sweating, but as soon as I travel long, cruise control at 85 or so, it will average 4.6 - 5. I also noticed the BP fuel I get makes the consumption increase 0.5 or so.

 

[sbester]

mine also average around 6-7 l/100km

 

[Dippies]

Best i ever got going down from pta to durban was 4.2L per100km and back 5.3 So i would not have sleepless nights over your consumption Enjoy the car that is why you bought it :thumbs:

 

[Gqoks000]

Don't worry too much about it - 6.5 sounds good as an average. Mine currently says 10.1 and I'm sweating, but as soon as I travel long, cruise control at 85 or so, it will average 4.6 - 5. I also noticed the BP fuel I get makes the consumption increase 0.5 or so.

Maybe that is why BP is cheaper...looool