Touring range

Sprey · 02-10-2009, 03:05 PM

Hi all,

I had my second fill-up yesterday after my DTE decided not to speak to me anymore and just displayed '---' along with the large fuel bowser icon

The car swallowed up 51.7 litres which by my calculation means it had a little over a litre left - I believe the tank is 53 litres. Phew.

I averaged (computer claimed) 13.5 l/100kms and managed 375kms. Of course the car is only 600kms+ young and the honeymoon period does include some spirited driving...

What are you folk's typical experience in terms of touring range? My car is Steptronic in case that makes a significant difference.

135iUSN · 02-10-2009, 03:24 PM

my last range at fill up was 345 mls (555 km) at 3500 mls (5600 km) on the clock. When I purchased her.. my range was 306 (492 km) and that was October 2008 - and I have step as well LOVE IT

I was able to squeeze out and additional 1.8 miles (maybe more) when i ran --- on the range to empty. I was sweating a bit as I thought for sure I was going to run out until the next station... LOL

Guran · 02-10-2009, 10:37 PM

I did a long freeway run the other day between Sydney and Newcastle (110km/hr limit), and the OBC was reading 8.4L/100km by the end of it. So at 53L, that's a projected 630km to empty! With some spirited driving on the return leg via OPH, the average climbed back into the mid 9s, and I have now done ~500km on the tank and due for a refill.

Back in the real world, I'm averaging 11.4L/100km using 98 RON. The best range I can hope for is around 450-550km per tank, if it runs to empty. Probably better on a Hume Freeway yawn-fest.

BTW, the fuel consumption on the car's computer reads 1.4% too low according to my calculations. That's remarkably accurate!

Timbo · 02-10-2009, 10:58 PM

I always get at least 450km before the fuel indicator goes to 50km and gets annoying.

But when all freeway between sydney and newcastle I get around 600km/tank. I have driven about 20km of freeway with the display reading --- without any issues.

TimMc · 02-11-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Guran

BTW, the fuel consumption on the car's computer reads 1.4% too low according to my calculations. That's remarkably accurate!

I suspect the odometer overreads, just like the speedo does. This will give a lower km/lt fuel usage than actual. Has anyone checked their odometer out yet?

cozza · 02-11-2009, 07:12 AM

I got about 620km out of a tank (with a couple of litres to go) on a drive back from Sydney to Melbourne on Sunday.

02-10-2009, 03:05 PM	#1
Sprey Private First Class 5 Rep 166 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Touring range Hi all, I had my second fill-up yesterday after my DTE decided not to speak to me anymore and just displayed '---' along with the large fuel bowser icon The car swallowed up 51.7 litres which by my calculation means it had a little over a litre left - I believe the tank is 53 litres. Phew. I averaged (computer claimed) 13.5 l/100kms and managed 375kms. Of course the car is only 600kms+ young and the honeymoon period does include some spirited driving... What are you folk's typical experience in terms of touring range? My car is Steptronic in case that makes a significant difference.
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135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	my last range at fill up was 345 mls (555 km) at 3500 mls (5600 km) on the clock. When I purchased her.. my range was 306 (492 km) and that was October 2008 - and I have step as well LOVE IT I was able to squeeze out and additional 1.8 miles (maybe more) when i ran --- on the range to empty. I was sweating a bit as I thought for sure I was going to run out until the next station... LOL __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	I did a long freeway run the other day between Sydney and Newcastle (110km/hr limit), and the OBC was reading 8.4L/100km by the end of it. So at 53L, that's a projected 630km to empty! With some spirited driving on the return leg via OPH, the average climbed back into the mid 9s, and I have now done ~500km on the tank and due for a refill. Back in the real world, I'm averaging 11.4L/100km using 98 RON. The best range I can hope for is around 450-550km per tank, if it runs to empty. Probably better on a Hume Freeway yawn-fest. BTW, the fuel consumption on the car's computer reads 1.4% too low according to my calculations. That's remarkably accurate! __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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Timbo First Lieutenant 4 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I always get at least 450km before the fuel indicator goes to 50km and gets annoying. But when all freeway between sydney and newcastle I get around 600km/tank. I have driven about 20km of freeway with the display reading --- without any issues.
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cozza ///Mthusiast 136 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I got about 620km out of a tank (with a couple of litres to go) on a drive back from Sydney to Melbourne on Sunday. __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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