Question for M50i Owners

Bimmer_Seb · 08-04-2021, 07:36 PM

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How bad is the M50i on MPG lol?
I was going to buy the 40i decked out individual color and everything but it sucks because I can’t get the upgraded stereo which is a Harman kardon and I’m a sucker for a good stereo so my only choice is wait for the 2023 or get the M50i which I would have to pay $10,000 difference

Jakerx · 08-04-2021, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by calisebas105

How bad is the M50i on MPG lol?
I was going to buy the 40i decked out individual color and everything but it sucks because I can’t get the upgraded stereo which is a Harman kardon and I’m a sucker for a good stereo so my only choice is wait for the 2023 or get the M50i which I would have to pay $10,000 difference

I get about 13 mpg around town driving 6 miles to work one way. Highway is like 19 mpg or so.

BigEvan1923 · 08-04-2021, 08:45 PM

14/20 for me.

-Vanguard- · 08-04-2021, 09:16 PM

In NY my X6 40i got me 16 MPG combined and now my X6MC gets me around 12-13 combined driving the same routes.

So the hit really isnt that bad, and Im probably (lol definitely) driving my MC a lot harder.

On a long 200 mile highway drive, the 40i would return an easy 26 mpg while the MC returns about 21. Again, not bad at all for a 4.4 liter twin turbo with 4 different cooling pumps.

Bimmer_Seb · 08-04-2021, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

In NY my X6 40i got me 16 MPG combined and now my X6MC gets me around 12-13 combined driving the same routes.

So the hit really isnt that bad, and Im probably (lol definitely) driving my MC a lot harder.

On a long 200 mile highway drive, the 40i would return an easy 26 mpg while the MC returns about 21. Again, not bad at all for a 4.4 liter twin turbo with 4 different cooling pumps.

Thank you man I appreciate the input!

Mail4loys · 08-04-2021, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by calisebas105

How bad is the M50i on MPG lol?
I was going to buy the 40i decked out individual color and everything but it sucks because I can’t get the upgraded stereo which is a Harman kardon and I’m a sucker for a good stereo so my only choice is wait for the 2023 or get the M50i which I would have to pay $10,000 difference

Im in Austin, TX and drive M50i… for my city drive I get between 13-15mpg and long drive I get 19-21mpg

ImolaRay · 08-04-2021, 10:34 PM

Here in the Minneapolis suburbs I get about 16.5 around town, on the highway I got about 20-21. Thru 7600 miles (75% Highway) I am at 19.7 mpg. But I've got a light foot, even when in sport mode about 1/2 the time.

9uman9y · 08-05-2021, 04:45 AM

5000 miles in - average is 16 mpg. Live in a hilly area. Highway driving is about 50% of the time. Latest 750 mi holiday trip with a roof rack and with holiday traffic jams showed 18.4 mpg.

ComingInHot · 08-05-2021, 06:20 AM

15-17 city-ish areas, 21-23 highway in an M50i

Now if you keep putting your foot in it all the time it would drop… but you have to hear her growl sometimes… you have to

lukehhhhh · 08-05-2021, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by calisebas105

I’m a sucker for a good stereo

In that case you'll want the Bowers and Wilkins. I had HK in my X7 30d for 2 years and never thought about wanting a better sound system. It was more than adequate.

Then I upgraded to X7 M50i with B&W and omg the difference is night and day.

See if you can find one at dealers to compare HK and B&W. But be warned you'll be spoiled by B&W and can't go back.

k23435 · 08-05-2021, 06:53 AM

Sorry, I cannot resist:

I appreciate that you may not have the diesel options of X7 available in the States, but I just managed 41 mpg (5.7 litres / 100 km) on a recent trip on rural country lanes - that is absolutely crazy for a car of this size & weight!

And yes, the car has the Harman Kardon

aas5 · 08-05-2021, 08:44 AM

~15 50/50 city and highway

bimmerdiesel · 08-05-2021, 11:44 AM

If you are considering M50i due to lack of sound options and willing to pay $10k-15k more then MPG pinch wont be much.

jasheaer · 08-05-2021, 04:24 PM

14-15 mixed and 20-22 on road trips is what I typically see. Coming from multiple X5 35d's the one thing I miss is not having to fill up weekly, but oh that sound...

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Wanderer73 · 08-05-2021, 04:50 PM

Do not get the M50i if you're concerned about gas mileage. You'll be disappointed. What you won't be disappointed with is the experience, especially if it's loaded out with DHP and the B&W. I get about 12/13 city and 20-22 on longer highway trips. You can throw the car in eco mode and get slightly better MPG, but then you're neutering the beast. Good luck! … GET THE M50i 🤣

bradythedog12 · 08-05-2021, 06:07 PM

just get it! it’s worth it!!

MystroX5 · 08-05-2021, 06:19 PM

Test drive one…….bring your check book.

TexasJester · 08-05-2021, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by calisebas105

How bad is the M50i on MPG lol?
I was going to buy the 40i decked out individual color and everything but it sucks because I can’t get the upgraded stereo which is a Harman kardon and I’m a sucker for a good stereo so my only choice is wait for the 2023 or get the M50i which I would have to pay $10,000 difference

Several descent answers received here but the honest answer and I hate to be the jerk, but if mpg makes or breaks buying a car your hanging out at the wrong dealership. Telluride or palisade might be something you consider. But if you have the dough and your just being tight? Drop those thoughts and get a Alpina XB7!

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-Vanguard- Lieutenant Colonel 1176 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2021 X6M Competition Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	In NY my X6 40i got me 16 MPG combined and now my X6MC gets me around 12-13 combined driving the same routes. So the hit really isnt that bad, and Im probably (lol definitely) driving my MC a lot harder. On a long 200 mile highway drive, the 40i would return an easy 26 mpg while the MC returns about 21. Again, not bad at all for a 4.4 liter twin turbo with 4 different cooling pumps.
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ImolaRay Private 35 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2021 X7 M50i Carbon Black Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Here in the Minneapolis suburbs I get about 16.5 around town, on the highway I got about 20-21. Thru 7600 miles (75% Highway) I am at 19.7 mpg. But I've got a light foot, even when in sport mode about 1/2 the time.
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9uman9y Private 22 Rep 54 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	5000 miles in - average is 16 mpg. Live in a hilly area. Highway driving is about 50% of the time. Latest 750 mi holiday trip with a roof rack and with holiday traffic jams showed 18.4 mpg.
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ComingInHot Newish 371 Rep 526 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	15-17 city-ish areas, 21-23 highway in an M50i Now if you keep putting your foot in it all the time it would drop… but you have to hear her growl sometimes… you have to
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k23435 Private 14 Rep 57 Posts Drives: BMW X7 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Sorry, I cannot resist: I appreciate that you may not have the diesel options of X7 available in the States, but I just managed 41 mpg (5.7 litres / 100 km) on a recent trip on rural country lanes - that is absolutely crazy for a car of this size & weight! And yes, the car has the Harman Kardon
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aas5 Captain 173 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 2022 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	~15 50/50 city and highway __________________ Sold: 2020 X7 M50 White Mineral with Ivory & Blue, 2017 X6M Long Beach Blue with Mugello Red, 2014 X6M Monte Carlo Blue with Mugello Red, 2011 X6 5.0 Black on Black, 2008 E350 4Matic Silver, 2006 Infiniti M45 Diamond Graphite
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jasheaer Private First Class 73 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '21 X7 M50i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bettendorf, IA iTrader: (0)	14-15 mixed and 20-22 on road trips is what I typically see. Coming from multiple X5 35d's the one thing I miss is not having to fill up weekly, but oh that sound... J __________________ Elsie - '21 X7 M50i Snappah - '15 X5 35d (retired) Herbert - '12 X5 35d (retired)
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Wanderer73 Major 674 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: X7 M50i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Do not get the M50i if you're concerned about gas mileage. You'll be disappointed. What you won't be disappointed with is the experience, especially if it's loaded out with DHP and the B&W. I get about 12/13 city and 20-22 on longer highway trips. You can throw the car in eco mode and get slightly better MPG, but then you're neutering the beast. Good luck! … GET THE M50i 🤣
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