M3 fuel consumption - getting better

[dopper99]

Now I've done over 5K miles I'm now seeing some reasonable fuel consumption on a run. I dont go on that many long runs (I've done 5K in 11 months!)
I've said in the past that "you'll never see 300 miles from a tank" and "it'll never do better than 30mpg". Well on a trip last weekend I was proved wrong.

It's obviously got a lot better since the miles have gone on.

Here, I've driven from North Wilts to the Midlands via the Fosse Way, all A roads, no motorways, 4 up in the car and simply sticking the the speed limits. Normal driving, no crazy overtaking and its surprising what fuel consumption you can get. The fuel is Shell vpower, I've never put anything else in, ever.

This was on the way up there........ 79 miles at 33.4mpg





This is when I returned home. I did have a mad blast for about 20 miles in Sport at one point.





So 28.2mpg overall on the day. This was also some town driving within the 222 miles.

Ok, so this is not new news for those of you that of owned M3/M4's for a while, but the point of this thread is to:

a) let anyone know who doesn't yet own an M3/M4, they can be reasonably economical if you need them to be.
b) rather obviously, the more miles you put on the clock the better it will get - so good news to those with newish M3/4's.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Nice results, I hope mine will see that one day.
Am I dreaming.

[gtsussex]

It IS possible Andy. Even I've ventured north of 30mpg a few times (hard to believe as it may be)!

These days though I hardly use the car for long journeys so my average has gone down to about 21ish.

[DazC]

I regularly get over 350miles and 30+ mpg but a vast majority of my driving is motorway.

Even saw 420 miles out a tank once with 95% motorway.

Can't complain for a car like this. Mid to high 20's is the norm for me mixed driving.

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Nice results, I hope mine will see that one day.
Am I dreaming.

Nar, I thought that when I first got mine. Never saw more than 30mpg under any conditions. Seems its much better now its got a few miles under the belt.

Also, the pick-up seems to be a bit better for the last few fill ups. Now either its Shell's new vpower or its just loosening up. I favour the latter, but its a bit more pokier now than when I first got it.

Just bear with it John and put a few miles on, an even better car lies beneath.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Nar, I thought that when I first got mine. Never saw more than 30mpg under any conditions. Seems its much better now its got a few miles under the belt.

Also, the pick-up seems to be a bit better for the last few fill ups. Now either its Shell's new vpower or its just loosening up. I favour the latter, but its a bit more pokier now than when I first got it.

Just bear with it John and put a few miles on, an even better car lies beneath.

Yep I have only done 1260 miles so far, not even run in.

[SenorFunkyPants]

I'd be glad to see 20 mpg!

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by SenorFunkyPants

I'd be glad to see 20 mpg!

Indeed. That is typically more the norm for me, with the short journeys I do, giving it the beans.

[theriz]

Originally Posted by SenorFunkyPants

I'd be glad to see 20 mpg!

Was thinking the same thing. I didn't purchase my F80 for MPG...

[Wills2]

My long term average over 42,000 miles is 28mpg.

[Slips]

I bought my car at 9,300 miles and it's now covered 11,600 miles. My long term average is 29.1 mpg but this includes an 800 mile holiday trip where I drove in Efficent and averaged 33 mpg for that trip. Compared to my E60 M5 it's very good on fuel.

[riano]

I picked mine up just over a week ago on the south coast of England and had to drive it up to the ferry in Scotland, I'd been warned about speed cameras the whole way so I largely stuck to the speed limits and was extremely surprised at the mpg....

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by riano

I picked mine up just over a week ago on the south coast of England and had to drive it up to the ferry in Scotland, I'd been warned about speed cameras the whole way so I largely stuck to the speed limits and was extremely surprised at the mpg....

Buy one of these they are very good.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accesso...5/cheetah-c550

[JOHNBMWM5]

I have done 2000miles now 26/27 MPG and for the sort of high speed driving I do that's good. I never hang around.

[gtsussex]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

I have done 2000miles now 26/27 MPG and for the sort of high speed driving I do that's good. I never hang around.

High speed driving? I very much remember you saying that having an M in this day and age was pointless as there was a limit how fast you could go and you could never use the performance of such a car (that you have now bought).

Personally I am delighted you are back in the fold and enjoying your car and life is too short.

Just promise me, when you get bored of your current car, buy something more docile, please don't start down the same line again. Will win you no respect from me. Annoying, as you seem a nice chap with best intentions.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by gtsussex

High speed driving? I very much remember you saying that having an M in this day and age was pointless as there was a limit how fast you could go and you could never use the performance of such a car (that you have now bought).

Personally I am delighted you are back in the fold and enjoying your car and life is too short.

Just promise me, when you get bored of your current car, buy something more docile, please don't start down the same line again. Will win you no respect from me. Annoying, as you seem a nice chap with best intentions.

Sorry mate, but I have gone back to "taking a chance " with the speed (in sensible areas), as for you respecting me, I don't give a flying fuck.
Like you and I say, life is short "U' turns are allowed.
EDIT: just to add to my "original comment", all decent Diesel cars and many low cost cars in general will get to 155 MPH, the difference is how quickley, I missed the go.

[gatsojon]

U turns are allowed but only using the handbrake

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by gatsojon

U turns are allowed but only using the handbrake

LOL not round here.

[Cowleyman]

Hi all,
I’ve just planned my European road trip in my F80. C/P

Day one ——-06-07-19 ———— Chester ———-Ashford —————264 miles
Day Two——- 07-07-19—————Ashford ———-Antwerp ————-181 miles
Day Three——08-07-19————- Antwerp ———Bremen —————282 miles
Day Four ——-09-07-19 ————-Bremen ———Trendleburg———-172 miles
Day Five ——-10-07-19—————Trendleburgh—Munich —————318 miles
Day six ———11-07-19—————-Munich ———Croatia —————-350miles

1week later. Croatia to Chester—-1265 miles, the fastest way back possible.
As it’s an easy going touring road trip, I’m in no rush, I’ve decided to plot my trip taking in the MPG just to see what returns I’ll get on my 2018 BMW F80 M3
Competition Package, ill keep you all posted from the 6th July onwards.
Wish me luck 🤪🤪🤪 total mileage expected 3000 round trip give or take a few.

[SteveChester]

When I did Chester —> Spa the other week I got 36MPG - was amazed!

[Cowleyman]

Wow,
I was working out my cost averaging 26-28 MPG over the 3000 miles.
Could I ask at what speed was you averaging to achieve that sort of returns ?

[SteveChester]

Mainly 75ish motorways