Bmw 320i m52 single vanos fuel economy comparing
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Printed Date: 03-May-2024 at 20:16
Topic: Bmw 320i m52 single vanos fuel economy comparing
Posted By: Bimmerfan
Subject: Bmw 320i m52 single vanos fuel economy comparing
Date Posted: 26-February-2014 at 20:45
Hi There  ,I was just wondering what other 320i owners are getting in gas mileage in city driving? This is a manual gerabox. I only drive in the city, have many start and go, 5 km each way before shutting engine down, and I get around 7 - 8 km/l which is around 19.7 - 21.1 UK MPG, seems a bit low, but not sure though. I never drive with a heavy foot, spark plugs, o2 sensors, filters and all that could give bad fuel mileage as far as I read on the net are new, is my mileage normal? Thanks Mario |
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 02-March-2014 at 00:03
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Welcome to the forum. My 525i is getting similar consumption in urban areas (with a heavy foot). However, a 5km journey is not much - your engine is barely warm before reaching your destination. This will always result in low consumption. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Beelailydude
Date Posted: 02-March-2014 at 10:21
| I would love 19-21mpg Urban. I drive like miss Daisey and lucky to get 18 but thats what the book says anyway urban. |
Posted By: Bimmerfan
Date Posted: 02-March-2014 at 15:27
The 525i should be heavier than the e36 I suppose? So it should make sense that the e36 should get better economy, but not sure though. Yes I know I really drive short rides, the needle does reach operating temperature but not long after I shut it down |
kbannon wrote:Posted By: Bimmerfan
Date Posted: 02-March-2014 at 15:29
What car and engine do you have? I suppose if its a bigger engine, it would consume more fuel? |
Posted By: Beelailydude
Date Posted: 02-March-2014 at 16:37
Its an E36 323. I would think a 320 would be getting low 20's just round the doors on short runs so you 21mpg would assume to be about right. Where do you get your fuel from? I try to stay away from supermarket fuel if i can. |
Posted By: Bimmerfan
Date Posted: 02-March-2014 at 16:55
Yeah I get 20 - 21 mpg. I buy fuel at the gas station, that's the only thing we have here, never heard of super market fuel though :) |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 03-March-2014 at 12:50
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Your engine won't be getting hot enough if only driven that short distance and in slow traffic. Your engine probably never revs much more than 2000 - 2500 rpms and only for a short time. So doesn't sound too bad. What is your heater performance like, that is always a good indication of how hot the engine is.
If it makes you feel better......
I'm getting 22mpg average on mine at the moment doing a 6mile journey each way to the train station which involves about 1 mile at 30mph and then 5 at 60mph. Engine gets hot enough as the 60mph bit has twisty bits, a few roundabouts and give ways to slow you down to then speed up from.
Give me any length of M'way and it will get well into the thirties. I just don't do much motorway driving these days.
Would I change it to something less thirsty, I don't think so! ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: Bimmerfan
Date Posted: 03-March-2014 at 13:31
My heater works fine, and yes the engine barely heats up during the short journey. yeah I can reach 30 as well when in the highway, only problem is in the city, I guess because it's just too short of a ride :) |