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      01-11-2013, 03:20 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by blabley View Post
That's amazing figures! it's almost what the book says... I'm not getting near that, high 50's at best, time to have a chat with the dealer again
Why do you think you have an issue? The OP is showing what can be achieved on a steady drive. Remember the average for F20 116d users is not that high. Take Honest John's fuel averages. 116d is coming in at 56.1mpg with a spread of 47.9–61.0mpg. That's the typical real world average.

My son runs an Audi A3 Sportback S-line with the 140TDI engine, similar sort of combined figure as the 116d. He can get near to 70mpg on a very steady drive as driver only, but the real average is mid 50's for day to day driving, and that is in light driving conditions.

Getting genuine mpg returns around the official combined figure requires a light throttle, keeping the speed down (not typical BMW speeds) and light conditions. Mpg shortfall is normal for most drivers.

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