Gas Mileage of 2006 BMW 3 series By fueleconomy.gov

astral · 10-24-2005, 09:51 PM

2006 Vehicles by BMW
Gas Mileage of 2006 BMW 3 series
From http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymod...3_Series.shtml

timzerofive · 10-24-2005, 10:09 PM

That's pretty accurate, I drive a mix of highway and local, and after 7000 miles, I have an average of 25mpg

tiga901 · 10-24-2005, 10:11 PM

I think 25mpg is a good number. I drive 50/50 mix city/highway and I get about 25.2 mpg.

r3amir · 10-24-2005, 10:12 PM

I average about 23.5 MPG around the town

Oz · 10-24-2005, 10:15 PM

I get about 19-21mpg on city. I drive aggressive though. But I probably could definitely improve it if I wanted to by time

tctic · 10-24-2005, 10:35 PM

Numbers are a bit on the low end in my opinion. At least 5-10% lower than my numbers.

voltron1011 · 10-24-2005, 10:38 PM

I just got 32.5 mpg driving from LA to Vegas. Kept the cruise-control set at 80 the entire time.

r3amir · 10-24-2005, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voltron1011

I just got 32.5 mpg driving from LA to Vegas. Kept the cruise-control set at 80 the entire time.

That is better than the advertised highway MPG

voltron1011 · 10-24-2005, 10:58 PM

I think the reason people are getting such bad mileage numbers is because they are forgeting to reset the MPG display when they fill up. It only gives average fuel economy. So, if you haven't reset it in awhile you will not be seeing good numbers.

triton. · 10-24-2005, 11:17 PM

How do you reset the mpg gauage? I've been reseting my trip computer every fill up, are we suppose to hold down the same button when the mpg screen is on?

visor · 10-25-2005, 01:01 AM

To reset the mpg gauge, hold down the OBC stalk button for 2 secs or more when the mpg screen is on.

Same applies for average speed.

NaTuReB0Y · 10-25-2005, 01:05 AM

23 mpg......nothing higher....mostly hwy.

and I checked it with a calculator too....350miles/15.1g =23.1 mpg

The car's computer was pretty accurate....

ben1364 · 10-25-2005, 12:53 PM

Typically my BMW cars have delivered better real world highway fuel mileage than that recorded in the EPA cycle. The cycle used by EPA is sadly out of date.

Some manufacturers tune and gear their vehicles to the cycle, while others, BMW included base their gearing and tuning decisions on the real world. From all that I have heard, the Toyota Prius' (sp?) real world hwy mileage is considerably less than that recorded in the EPA test.

Cory1000 · 10-25-2005, 02:01 PM

exactly 25mpg and I beat the hell out of it!

Speedy E90 · 10-25-2005, 02:13 PM

I am with you OZ... I do like driving the car the way its ment to be driven and therefore my mpg is around 21.....

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astral Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Gas Mileage of 2006 BMW 3 series By fueleconomy.gov 2006 Vehicles by BMW Gas Mileage of 2006 BMW 3 series From http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymod...3_Series.shtml __________________ 2006 330i Sedan sparkling graphite metallic sport Premium Active Steering black Dakota Leather.
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timzerofive there is no spoon 243 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 330i manual Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	That's pretty accurate, I drive a mix of highway and local, and after 7000 miles, I have an average of 25mpg
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tiga901 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 244 Posts Drives: e90 330i, mt pp sp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Millbrae, CA iTrader: (0)	I think 25mpg is a good number. I drive 50/50 mix city/highway and I get about 25.2 mpg.
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r3amir Lieutenant 86 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2023 X2 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I average about 23.5 MPG around the town __________________ 2018 540i Mineral White/ Cognac 2015 435i GC Midnight Blue Metallic, Saddle Brown 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather 2006 325i Arctic Metallic
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I get about 19-21mpg on city. I drive aggressive though. But I probably could definitely improve it if I wanted to by time __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Numbers are a bit on the low end in my opinion. At least 5-10% lower than my numbers.
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voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	I just got 32.5 mpg driving from LA to Vegas. Kept the cruise-control set at 80 the entire time.
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voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	I think the reason people are getting such bad mileage numbers is because they are forgeting to reset the MPG display when they fill up. It only gives average fuel economy. So, if you haven't reset it in awhile you will not be seeing good numbers.
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NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 337 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	23 mpg......nothing higher....mostly hwy. and I checked it with a calculator too....350miles/15.1g =23.1 mpg The car's computer was pretty accurate.... __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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ben1364 Captain 14 Rep 940 Posts Drives: E90 330iA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (0)	Typically my BMW cars have delivered better real world highway fuel mileage than that recorded in the EPA cycle. The cycle used by EPA is sadly out of date. Some manufacturers tune and gear their vehicles to the cycle, while others, BMW included base their gearing and tuning decisions on the real world. From all that I have heard, the Toyota Prius' (sp?) real world hwy mileage is considerably less than that recorded in the EPA test.
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Cory1000 God 30 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	exactly 25mpg and I beat the hell out of it!
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Speedy E90 330 Sport, Comfort, Winter, Navi, Carbon Fiber Lip, Sparkling Graphite, Beige Leather, V710 21 Rep 155 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330 sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Washington D.C., sometimes Durham, NC iTrader: (0)	I am with you OZ... I do like driving the car the way its ment to be driven and therefore my mpg is around 21.....
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