Fuel Range on full tank

knicks0819 · 05-09-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kanweezy

I get around 340 a tank... Don't know how lol

I'm not sure if this was sarcastic or not, but this is actually what I get on extended drives (highest I've gotten was around 340-350 miles with a 15 gallon refuel). This is on long road trips with the wife though so I'm not trying to drive fast or anything (cruising at pretty much 75 consistently).

Obviously, nobody would ever buy this car because of gas mileage, but 22+ is pretty impressive for this car and not at all what I'd expect.

On average with daily highway commuting though, it's more like 260-270 (17 mpg or so).

i001947 · 05-09-2013, 07:39 AM

It really depends on what settings you drive on. For the first week that I own my M, I was getting 12.5 because I was driving with the M button and manual all the time. Now that I mellowed out (a little) my normal setting are, well "normal" (one light on EDC) and I'm getting 18.5 with 93 octane.

FLOSS M · 05-09-2013, 08:43 AM

MPG????? When the fuel gauge nears a 1/4 left just fill it up again and ENJOY!!!

Kanweezy · 05-09-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knicks0819

I'm not sure if this was sarcastic or not, but this is actually what I get on extended drives (highest I've gotten was around 340-350 miles with a 15 gallon refuel). This is on long road trips with the wife though so I'm not trying to drive fast or anything (cruising at pretty much 75 consistently).

Obviously, nobody would ever buy this car because of gas mileage, but 22+ is pretty impressive for this car and not at all what I'd expect.

On average with daily highway commuting though, it's more like 260-270 (17 mpg or so).

i was serious on my long commutes its what i get

NikB316 · 05-09-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FLOSS M

MPG????? When the fuel gauge nears a 1/4 left just fill it up again and ENJOY!!!

Agreed.

MPG? Isn't that feature only available on Prius?

AshyLarryMP · 05-09-2013, 05:44 PM

Mine says 16.1 mpg. I changed my center display to v= because I don't want to think about gas mileage. It annoys me when I get low on fuel and warnings go off. I want to get it coded but trying to stay stock.

Longboarder · 05-09-2013, 05:56 PM

MPG? WTF that's for plebian commuter cars. Don't you mean GPM?

Before starting a track session I don't want to fill the tank completely as a result of the added unnecessary weight, so I update my GPM (gallons per mile) calculation so I add enough gas not to run out during my session.

Sandye90m3 · 05-09-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Parkanzky

I usually do between 260 and 285 miles per tank with a low of 236 and a high of 321. My actual fuel economy has averaged 18.3 MPG. The computer has always reported ~1 MPG higher than actual.

+1 I get exactly the same mileage as you, and have the exact same low&high.

On a regular basis I can continuously get 260 out of my tank. Then Again, I drive 80 miles everyday, and 90% is highway with some traffic

Transfer · 05-09-2013, 06:11 PM

Light comes on, fill it up. I guess it's usually about 175-200 miles for me. My commute is about 5 miles but I drive around the city after work, on weekends, etc and my speed probably averages 25mph when stops are factored in. I suppose I refuel 3 times a month on average and I don't do long trips hardly ever.

1sikbmr · 05-09-2013, 06:27 PM

I usually get 200 per tank. This last time though i got 125 :/

Crimson92 · 05-09-2013, 06:31 PM

usually 200 for me

DBH · 05-09-2013, 07:05 PM

Normal mix of highway/back road/suburban gets me ~300 miles at ~19mph. All highway driving at 75mph I'll get ~22mpg or about 350 miles.

rabman5 · 05-09-2013, 07:15 PM

My commute is 28 miles each way, 60% highway. I normally get 260. 300-310 on long highway drives.

E90M3-SG · 05-09-2013, 07:28 PM

70-80 MPH 30 mile roundtrip commute. Full tank = 250 miles. Shows 16 MPG

1MOREMOD · 05-09-2013, 07:30 PM

I've gotten as low as 105 and as high as 330.

nujabes24 · 05-09-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

i too also commute on a Saturn V rocket.

Lmao

mjposner · 05-10-2013, 05:09 PM

So it seems I am in the low to normal range (that's what she said...)

Will turn power off and see if that helps (want to fill up less and stop that annoying warning so much)

///Machine · 05-11-2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I've gotten as low as 105 and as high as 330.

I'm in the 180 range (suburban driving), but my target now is 130. 105 would be awesome!

Buschy · 05-11-2013, 09:24 AM

We Need an aftermarket larger fuel tank.

supertonio · 05-11-2013, 09:57 AM

I don't think I've gotten more than 180 on a tank, but I've only had the car for a month so 80% of my driving is spirited. And I always have the Power button on, even around town, because it feels better to me.

I have an old Land Rover that gets the same mileage (~12mpg), so I'm used to it, but the difference is a grumble every time I have to fill up the Rover, and I smile every time I fill up the M3 because it means I get to go another round. Worth every penny!

e92iy790 · 05-11-2013, 10:08 AM

between 150 and 250 depending on driving mood

1MOREMOD · 05-11-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Machine

I'm in the 180 range (suburban driving), but my target now is 130. 105 would be awesome!

There is no advantage to getting worse gas mileage and it shouldn't be a goal. The 105 is 7mpg at the track.

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i001947 Captain 26 Rep 688 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: US iTrader: (0)	It really depends on what settings you drive on. For the first week that I own my M, I was getting 12.5 because I was driving with the M button and manual all the time. Now that I mellowed out (a little) my normal setting are, well "normal" (one light on EDC) and I'm getting 18.5 with 93 octane. Last edited by i001947; 05-09-2013 at 07:44 AM..
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AshyLarryMP Lieutenant 22 Rep 422 Posts Drives: 2011 MW E92 ZCP DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Mine says 16.1 mpg. I changed my center display to v= because I don't want to think about gas mileage. It annoys me when I get low on fuel and warnings go off. I want to get it coded but trying to stay stock.
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05-09-2013, 05:56 PM	#29
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Transfer Major General 5251 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Light comes on, fill it up. I guess it's usually about 175-200 miles for me. My commute is about 5 miles but I drive around the city after work, on weekends, etc and my speed probably averages 25mph when stops are factored in. I suppose I refuel 3 times a month on average and I don't do long trips hardly ever.
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05-09-2013, 06:27 PM	#32
1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	I usually get 200 per tank. This last time though i got 125 :/ __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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05-09-2013, 07:05 PM	#34
DBH First Lieutenant 3 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Normal mix of highway/back road/suburban gets me ~300 miles at ~19mph. All highway driving at 75mph I'll get ~22mpg or about 350 miles.
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05-09-2013, 07:15 PM	#35
rabman5 Captain 113 Rep 686 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	My commute is 28 miles each way, 60% highway. I normally get 260. 300-310 on long highway drives.
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E90M3-SG Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [10.00]	70-80 MPH 30 mile roundtrip commute. Full tank = 250 miles. Shows 16 MPG
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	I've gotten as low as 105 and as high as 330.
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05-10-2013, 05:09 PM	#39
mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	So it seems I am in the low to normal range (that's what she said...) Will turn power off and see if that helps (want to fill up less and stop that annoying warning so much) __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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05-11-2013, 09:24 AM	#41
Buschy Colonel 289 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth iTrader: (7)	We Need an aftermarket larger fuel tank. __________________
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05-11-2013, 09:57 AM	#42
supertonio Newish Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 - Jet Black - DCT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	I don't think I've gotten more than 180 on a tank, but I've only had the car for a month so 80% of my driving is spirited. And I always have the Power button on, even around town, because it feels better to me. I have an old Land Rover that gets the same mileage (~12mpg), so I'm used to it, but the difference is a grumble every time I have to fill up the Rover, and I smile every time I fill up the M3 because it means I get to go another round. Worth every penny! __________________ 2009 E90 M3 . Jet Black . DCT
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05-11-2013, 10:08 AM	#43
e92iy790 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2012 Bmw M3 Coupe ZCP Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: allendale, nj iTrader: (0)	between 150 and 250 depending on driving mood
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