325i what is the average mpg if driving sensibly?

[Musashi]

Also what is the mpg for a 318is? I am trying to decide which way to go with both of these and need to brainstorm both of them before I make my decision.

[Phil325is]

I get about 50 miles for £10 @ 101.9ppl but was well surprised when used super unleaded, got more miles on a £10, only 5-10 and the car worked better too

[mineralblue]

Don't worry about MPG if you have a325i,It won't get driven "sensibly" too often

[Musashi]

thanks mate, do you know anything about the 318is mpg? any ideas of the bhp of them both too? basically i wanna be able to drive around without having to stop off at the petrol station too many times and also be able to beat those scums that stare at me when stopped at red traffic lights!

[Phil325is]

thanks mate, do you know anything about the 318is mpg? any ideas of the bhp of them both too? basically i wanna be able to drive around without having to stop off at the petrol station too many times and also be able to beat those scums that stare at me when stopped at red traffic lights!

Think the e30 318is is about 140bhp (approx) 4 pot, 325is is about 175bhp 6 pot, could be slightly more, need mine roll roaded to know mine! get a 325ise or a sport, done a 197 bhp civic type r, twice

[Phil325is]

Sorry dont know mpg on 318is

[Dr Firefly]

Loads and loads and loads of threads on this, try the search function. From top of my head - 4pots - low 30s & 6 pots high 20s if you're driving them sensibly round town.

318is 136bhp?
325i 175bhp

But the older threads have more definite info.

[oakey]

I get on average almost bang on 30mpg in my new 325i sport m-tech1.

[BadDave]

I average 26- 28 mpg in the 325 tourer when i'm driving sensibley(not that often)

Average about 30 ishmpg on dual carriageway/motorways, not that there's much of them up here

[aceraf]

I'm currently getting 20MPG. (40 litres of fuel - 180 miles covered - fuel cost 101.9p. Made up of around 120 miles motorway and the rest around town.)

However when it was colder a few weeks ago and I was only doing short start-stop journeys i was getting 13Mpg Although that involved being parked with the engine started more than in motion,

My car was alot better when i first got it so i think it's probably due a service.

[aceraf]

Don't worry about MPG if you have a325i,It won't get driven "sensibly" too often

So true!

[DaveD]

I average 26- 28 mpg in the 325 tourer when i'm driving sensibley(not that often)

Average about 30 ishmpg on dual carriageway/motorways, not that there's much of them up here

me 2

[delae30]

I average just about 20mpg, but when it is cold the mpg drop maybe due to the higher idle speeds?!? Its not hard to get over 20 mpg in 325i but i have never got close to 30mpg. The best way to get good consistent mileage is the cruise control.

[ShepsEvo3]

My 318is averaged 34-35 on a 400 mile run to Fife, but OBC said 32.6. I came back quicker and it still averaged 30, OBC said 28.6.

My 325i touring averages 25 driven sensibly. dunno on a run.

The M3 returns similar to the 318is if not better, but then I've remapped that one

[tom325sport]

When i had my 2.5 sport a tenner would get approx 50/60 miles - driving town and motorway
When i had my 318iS a tenner would get approx 70+ miles - driving town and motorway.

Then again i haven't really got a lead foot and prices were cheaper back then for petrol!! Just depends on how you drive.

[k10]

325 = 25 mpg average
318is = 30 average

[Musashi]

A tenner for 70miles?! bring back those days plz!

Have you all heard about the consumer strike on Esso and BP? there has been an e-mail going round to suggest to everyone to stop filling up at those two stations untill they lower their prices! apparently the buyer is in control not the seller for petrol prices.

I only go to BP to fill up my tyres which is the only place where you dont have to pay to do it!