Questions on MPG for new car

jzingerman · 12-04-2011, 09:40 PM

Hey guys,

I just got my 2011 335i M sport and I have a quick question on the gas milage. When driving it says about 12.3 MPG but when I was talking to the dealer they said it would be closer to 20 if not more and on the bmwusa website is says its like 24. I was wondering why it's like this or maybe is it because my car is brand new? Also I have the performance edition on that so would that affect it also?

Thanks!

rickysahota · 12-04-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jzingerman

Hey guys,

I just got my 2011 335i M sport and I have a quick question on the gas milage. When driving it says about 12.3 MPG but when I was talking to the dealer they said it would be closer to 20 if not more and on the bmwusa website is says its like 24. I was wondering why it's like this or maybe is it because my car is brand new? Also I have the performance edition on that so would that affect it also?

Thanks!

Dont trust the onboard computer, fill up and do the calculations by hand.

sza392 · 12-04-2011, 10:04 PM

the computer does an alltime average. Theres a needle for real time mpg, follow that. Overtime the computer should get a higher rate, that is if you dont do alot of city driving.

Juiced1M · 12-04-2011, 10:09 PM

Agreed I usually reset my trip on the idrive and then calculate based off that method

username604 · 12-04-2011, 10:15 PM

reset it, it's obviously including the time you spent idling. when you just idle, you're getting 0 mpg

TheBingoBalls · 12-04-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1M

Agreed I usually reset my trip on the idrive and then calculate based off that method

This. I usually reset after each fill up so I know how much I'm using/mileage I'm getting per tank.

jzingerman · 12-04-2011, 10:19 PM

How do I reset it?

jzingerman · 12-04-2011, 10:28 PM

also a friend of mine told me about pulling something ( i think its the solenoid). It's in the trunk and it makes the exhaust louder. have any of you guys done that as do you recommend it?

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jzingerman Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw 335i M sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Beverly Hills California iTrader: (1)	Questions on MPG for new car Hey guys, I just got my 2011 335i M sport and I have a quick question on the gas milage. When driving it says about 12.3 MPG but when I was talking to the dealer they said it would be closer to 20 if not more and on the bmwusa website is says its like 24. I was wondering why it's like this or maybe is it because my car is brand new? Also I have the performance edition on that so would that affect it also? Thanks!
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sza392 Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 325i (e90) '06 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	the computer does an alltime average. Theres a needle for real time mpg, follow that. Overtime the computer should get a higher rate, that is if you dont do alot of city driving.
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Juiced1M Banned 47 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [0.00]	Agreed I usually reset my trip on the idrive and then calculate based off that method
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username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	reset it, it's obviously including the time you spent idling. when you just idle, you're getting 0 mpg
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jzingerman Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw 335i M sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Beverly Hills California iTrader: (1)	How do I reset it?
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jzingerman Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw 335i M sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Beverly Hills California iTrader: (1)	also a friend of mine told me about pulling something ( i think its the solenoid). It's in the trunk and it makes the exhaust louder. have any of you guys done that as do you recommend it?
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