[predator]

I drove my X4 2.0i for 3 weeks now and the consumption is way to high without driving sport or sport+ . I did a test and drove one tank in eco pro but it makes no difference . I must say that i do a lot of short distances ( city traffic ) and no highway at all but 10,6 average is in eco pro strange in my opinion . The numbers Bmw puts in the brochure are for the 2.0 i 9 in city 6 on highway and mixed 7,2 . Anyone other results ?

[robwoods]

Hi Predator

There are always loads of posts like this, and the truth is that you'll never get particularly close to the figures in the brochure. If they say 9L/100km in the brochure then your 10.6L/100km is probably OK.

The only way to get their figures is to accelerate very slowly, rarely use the brake and come up against very few other cars or junctions. It's not realistic to expect to match their figures.

I have an X3 2.0d and am supposed to get 50.4 miles per gallon (UK), but in reality I get around 38-40 miles per gallon in the same circumstances that I am supposed to get 50.4. Its just the way it goes.

[Bimar]

Also consumption decreases after break in not sure breakin period is for the N20

[predator]

Originally Posted by robwoods

Hi Predator

There are always loads of posts like this, and the truth is that you'll never get particularly close to the figures in the brochure. If they say 9L/100km in the brochure then your 10.6L/100km is probably OK.

The only way to get their figures is to accelerate very slowly, rarely use the brake and come up against very few other cars or junctions. It's not realistic to expect to match their figures.

I have an X3 2.0d and am supposed to get 50.4 miles per gallon (UK), but in reality I get around 38-40 miles per gallon in the same circumstances that I am supposed to get 50.4. Its just the way it goes.

Ok Rob but mixed consumption is 7,2 according to Bmw and my mixed is 10,6 so more than 3 L difference is a lot

[predator]

Originally Posted by inamik75

Also consumption decreases after break in not sure breakin period is for the N20

according to my sales agent it is but i don't expect a lot of it , wait and see

[RedRockM3]

Same experience here. My new X4 35i is burning way more gas than expected. After the first three tanks (mostly highway driving), I'm averaging just 22.3 mpg. Hard to believe, but this is worse than the 2009 M3 I just traded in... I was averaging just above 23 mph (highway) with the 4.0 V8...

[Bimar]

There is a thread on X3 forum on this, all to do with break in.

[predator]

Originally Posted by inamik75

There is a thread on X3 forum on this, all to do with break in.

What do you mean with break in ?

[Jypsie]

Here my experience:

BMW 1 1.6i average 8,2l/100km
Same road, other car
BMW X4 3d average 8,5l/100km

I only pay attention to my consumption driving home-work (traffic jams anyway). I never pay attention to it during the weekends our outside home-work traffic.

I can not complain.....

[Jypsie]

Predator, the break in period is what we call "de inrij periode"....

[predator]

Originally Posted by Jypsie

Predator, the break in period is what we call "de inrij periode"....

its a great disappointment for me , my 5 series who was 10 years had 9,5 mixed even a car from 2004 is ( also with 2.0i engine ) is less consuming , this is not right .

[Bimar]

Originally Posted by predator

its a great disappointment for me , my 5 series who was 10 years had 9,5 mixed even a car from 2004 is ( also with 2.0i engine ) is less consuming , this is not right .

It will improve I will look for that thread.

[predator]

Originally Posted by inamik75

It will improve I will look for that thread.

thx , looked already but can't find it

[Bimar]

Originally Posted by predator

thx , looked already but can't find it

This ---->>> http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...highlight=Fuel
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...highlight=Fuel

[predator]

Originally Posted by inamik75

This ---->>> http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...highlight=Fuel
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...highlight=Fuel

i think it needs time indeed , wait and see after 5-7000 km , thx

[Bimar]

i am currently at 300kms did at 40km trip on ECO PRO with AC on with a bit of brisk driving got 14kms per liter, was very happy. In traffic I get 11km/l on Eco pro with Start Stop on my N20. Do you use Eco Pro, are you always flooring the car. When i do that it affects consumption

[Jypsie]

Inamik75, what car you drive to get 14km/l (or 7,14l/100km)? Do I read correct that you did 300kms? So brand new car?

[Bimar]

Originally Posted by Jypsie

Inamik75, what car you drive to get 14km/l (or 7,14l/100km)? Do I read correct that you did 300kms? So brand new car?

To clarify have reached 300kms to date on my brand new X4 N20 engine. The 7.1 liters per 100kms was on a 40 kms drive with the Eco Pro with AC on with a bit of brisk driving. It can only get better.

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by RedRockM3

Same experience here. My new X4 35i is burning way more gas than expected. After the first three tanks (mostly highway driving), I'm averaging just 22.3 mpg. Hard to believe, but this is worse than the 2009 M3 I just traded in... I was averaging just above 23 mph (highway) with the 4.0 V8...

I have no idea how you were able to get 20+ mph out of your M3. Best I could do for any stretch was 17mpg.

As others have said, mileage improves as the drivetrain breaks in/friction is reduced.

[SANK_CH]

Originally Posted by robwoods

Hi Predator

The only way to get their figures is to accelerate very slowly, rarely use the brake

it is a bit strange as BMW is using the brake to regenerate energy in the car. And by doing that your car needs less fuel.

For my experience, my x4 35i use less fuel than my X3 35i. I have the car since 8 weeks, already done 7'000 km with it and my average fuel cons. is around 9,4 liters per 100 km. It is one liter less than my ex X3. I easily do more than 600 km with one full tank.

[Bimar]

Originally Posted by SANK_CH

it is a bit strange as BMW is using the brake to regenerate energy in the car. And by doing that your car needs less fuel.

For my experience, my x4 35i use less fuel than my X3 35i. I have the car since 8 weeks, already done 7'000 km with it and my average fuel cons. is around 9,4 liters per 100 km. It is one liter less than my ex X3. I easily do more than 600 km with one full tank.

I would say the X4 would be a bit more aerodynamic than the X3, would like to see their drag coefficients. The 35i you have is consuming pretty well, mostly highway driving?

[SANK_CH]

Originally Posted by inamik75

I would say the X4 would be a bit more aerodynamic than the X3, would like to see their drag coefficients. The 35i you have is consuming pretty well, mostly highway driving?

Yes, it is more aerodynamic, + I don't have anymore the roofrails I had on the X3. It reduce the fuel cons and the level of noise too.

Yes and no. Not only Highway. Daily's drive to office is yes highway, it is 2 km of "countryside" road then 50 km of highway, and then 800 meters of city and that's it. However I do then on week mostly countryside roads, and well I travel for business, I do cities, countrysides road, alpine roads and highways.
I probably to drive less often in Sport Mode, that I used to do with the X3.