One year/22K Miles Accurate Gas Stats with Graphs

sameh · 05-06-2011, 09:02 AM

* My car is one year old today.
* Average 60 miles/day of 85% Hwy and 15% light suburban traffic
* Every single drop of gas was recorded on this app (even the first one from the dealer)
* It's funny I keep on recording since I pay little to no attention to gas prices (can't have a high revving V8 and let gas price spoil your enjoyment) I donno why I kept doing it but I may be OCD.
* First 5-6 months I was driving mainly on D setting then for the past 6 months strictly S3-5.
* Note how much gas I filled on July 7th when the car was saying 0 miles left.
I though this may be helpful to those who haven't gotten their M3 yet.
* The 2 partial fills in July and August are the only 2 from a gas station other than Shell, all others are full tank from Shell.

SamS · 05-06-2011, 09:50 AM

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. So it looks like with D setting, achieving 18+MPG is not that far of a stretch.

Erhan · 05-06-2011, 09:51 AM

I did the same thing for my Z4MC using excel. And now I'm doing it for M3 as well. This app looks cool though, I will try it.

sameh · 05-06-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. So it looks like with D setting, achieving 18 MPG is not that far of a stretch.

On D setting and mostly hwy driving, sure 18 is plausible but for the past few months I've been on S4 and beating the car (shifting no less than 5K once warmed) now if I get 16 its a surprise.

epiphone3 · 05-06-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sameh

On D setting and mostly hwy driving, sure 18 is plausible but for the past few months I've been on S4 and beating the car (shifting no less than 5K once warmed) now if I get 16 its a surprise.

with the engine now very well broken in, I'd be curious to see what you would get for mileage if you decided to do a tank on the D setting with a more sedate or "normal" driving style.

I wouldn't be surprised to see 20 MPG regularly if you did this.

Money2536 · 05-06-2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks for sharing!

Richbot · 05-06-2011, 11:56 AM

I do the same thing and I'm not OCD...maybe

Averaging 19.1mpg on a 75% highway/25% city commute along with lots of other driving over the first 18,000 miles on the car. Sees >8000rpm on a daily basis. It's a 6-speed if anybody cares. I regularly average 20-ish mpg for a tank

ADV.1 Matt · 05-06-2011, 12:08 PM

That's awesome! I was thinking at first the gas mileage was getting worse naturally but it's good to know it's due to your switch from D to S3-S5!

KGB7 · 05-06-2011, 12:12 PM

Very cool dude. Thanks for taking the time and posting this.

ucla1995 · 05-06-2011, 12:17 PM

I'm impressed that you were able to get 22,000 miles on your car in just one year! I just turned a year and have 5600!

sameh · 05-06-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla1995

I'm impressed that you were able to get 22,000 miles on your car in just one year! I just turned a year and have 5600!

She is my DD but not the only car I own. I just can't get myself to drive the other car (put only 1000 miles on it last year). I figured, what am I gonna save the M for? Better enjoy it.

SM#80 · 05-06-2011, 12:47 PM

I am only getting 15 mpg...

wdd1040 · 05-06-2011, 01:07 PM

I'm only getting 13.

Sean05 · 05-06-2011, 01:20 PM

WOW i thought i drive a lot.

persian54 · 05-06-2011, 01:57 PM

i get about 15 mpg

rbk1115 · 05-06-2011, 01:59 PM

Great information. I get about 16.5 MPG.

ChrisK · 05-06-2011, 02:01 PM

Man I hate that APP!!

It tells me exactly how much I spend on gas.

sameh · 05-06-2011, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisK

Man I hate that APP!!

It tells me exactly how much I spend on gas.

Isn't it addictive though. Every time I fill I ask myself why the heck am I keeping up with recording? Can't answer. And now that I made it for one year of diligent data entering I thought that's good enough but I'll be moving to Dallas area soon and maybe it's a good idea to keep on for one year in Dallas for comparison. See, always a reason to do it!!

John Tanglewood · 05-06-2011, 02:14 PM

I'm going to post mine up, I use RoadTrip for the iPhone.... Used it since day 1, I am just over 10k miles --- It will be interesting because I have a 6MT, and average 15-16mpg.

sameh · 05-06-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

I'm going to post mine up, I use RoadTrip for the iPhone.... Used it since day 1, I am just over 10k miles --- It will be interesting because I have a 6MT, and average 15-16mpg.

Would u please post it on the same thread as opposed to opening a new one to keep all these info in one place fir future searchers.

anthony @ eas · 05-06-2011, 02:21 PM

That's some great info. Thanks for sharing.

Jeff_DML · 05-06-2011, 02:36 PM

here is mine

05-06-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
sameh Major Drives: 2011 E92 M3 DCT JetBlk Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,423 iTrader: (0)	One year/22K Miles Accurate Gas Stats with Graphs * My car is one year old today. * Average 60 miles/day of 85% Hwy and 15% light suburban traffic * Every single drop of gas was recorded on this app (even the first one from the dealer) * It's funny I keep on recording since I pay little to no attention to gas prices (can't have a high revving V8 and let gas price spoil your enjoyment) I donno why I kept doing it but I may be OCD. * First 5-6 months I was driving mainly on D setting then for the past 6 months strictly S3-5. * Note how much gas I filled on July 7th when the car was saying 0 miles left. I though this may be helpful to those who haven't gotten their M3 yet. * The 2 partial fills in July and August are the only 2 from a gas station other than Shell, all others are full tank from Shell. Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 BatMobile JtBlk/Blk/Blk CF
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05-06-2011, 09:51 AM	#3
Erhan Colonel Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,461 iTrader: (0)	I did the same thing for my Z4MC using excel. And now I'm doing it for M3 as well. This app looks cool though, I will try it. __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan

05-06-2011, 11:51 AM	#6
Money2536 Lieutenant Drives: '11 M3 \|' 12 S4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 572 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Audi S4 [0.00] 2011.75 E92 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thanks for sharing! __________________ 2011 E92 Le Mans Blue M3 \| 6MT \| Competition Package \| Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Klassen M52 Monoblock 20X9ET17/11ET33 \| Michelin PS2 255/305 \| KW Sleeve Kit \| Dinan Free-Flow & Middle Racing Exhaust \| Dinan Carbon Intake \| Dinan Underdrive Pulley \| Evolve Tune \| RPI Scoops \| Challenge GT Front Lip \| LUX Angel Eyes \| OEM Edition Black Grills & Gills \| IND Painted Reflectors & Keyhole Cover \| Valentine One

05-06-2011, 11:56 AM	#7
Richbot Major Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL Posts: 1,486 iTrader: (1)	I do the same thing and I'm not OCD...maybe Averaging 19.1mpg on a 75% highway/25% city commute along with lots of other driving over the first 18,000 miles on the car. Sees >8000rpm on a daily basis. It's a 6-speed if anybody cares. I regularly average 20-ish mpg for a tank __________________

05-06-2011, 12:12 PM	#9
KGB7 Crazy Russian Bastard Drives: 01 740i sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Siberian Prison Posts: 824 iTrader: (0)	Very cool dude. Thanks for taking the time and posting this. __________________ B M W

05-06-2011, 09:50 AM	#2
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,025 iTrader: (0)	Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. So it looks like with D setting, achieving 18+MPG is not that far of a stretch.

05-06-2011, 12:08 PM	#8
ADV.1 Matt Lieutenant Colonel Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,513 iTrader: (0)	That's awesome! I was thinking at first the gas mileage was getting worse naturally but it's good to know it's due to your switch from D to S3-S5!

05-06-2011, 12:17 PM	#10
ucla1995 Slow and low Drives: M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 636 iTrader: (2)	I'm impressed that you were able to get 22,000 miles on your car in just one year! I just turned a year and have 5600!

05-06-2011, 12:47 PM	#12
SM#80 Private Drives: '08 E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 82 iTrader: (0)	I am only getting 15 mpg...

05-06-2011, 01:07 PM	#13
wdd1040 Private First Class Drives: '08 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 116 iTrader: (0)	I'm only getting 13.

05-06-2011, 01:20 PM	#14
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,958 iTrader: (9)	WOW i thought i drive a lot. __________________

05-06-2011, 01:57 PM	#15
persian54 Lieutenant General Drives: MW E93 M3/E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal Posts: 15,350 iTrader: (258)	i get about 15 mpg __________________ Next track day: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651089 Sorry I'm just someone who comes on here to fill a void..I dont have the $ to own a BMW. This is a nice E93:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434032

05-06-2011, 01:59 PM	#16
rbk1115 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 524 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1993 Acura Legend L ... [0.00] 2009 M3 Sedan [0.00] 2002 Acura RSX Base [0.00]	Great information. I get about 16.5 MPG. __________________ 1993 Acura Legend L Sedan 2009 BMW M3 Sedan 2013 BMW 535i M Sport Sedan

05-06-2011, 02:01 PM	#17
ChrisK Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,624 iTrader: (4)	Man I hate that APP!! It tells me exactly how much I spend on gas. __________________ 2011 E92 M3: AW/BLK • DCT Europäische Lieferung am 6. August 2010

05-06-2011, 02:14 PM	#19
John Tanglewood Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 11' M3 Coupe AW/FR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 1,693 iTrader: (5)	I'm going to post mine up, I use RoadTrip for the iPhone.... Used it since day 1, I am just over 10k miles --- It will be interesting because I have a 6MT, and average 15-16mpg. __________________ 2011 e92 ///M3 - OSS ◘ Vorsteiner ◘ ESS ◘ Eisenmann Race ◘ Challenge ◘ RD Sport ◘ HRE P43SC

05-06-2011, 02:21 PM	#21
anthony @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 Posts: 3,486 iTrader: (0)	That's some great info. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Anthony M. \| european auto source (eas) email: anthony@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x25 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

05-06-2011, 02:36 PM	#22
Jeff_DML Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan 6MT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 438 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 Sedan [0.00]	here is mine Attached Images

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