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      01-11-2013, 03:49 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by HighlandPete View Post
Why do you think you have an issue? The OP is showing what can be achieved on a steady drive. Remember the average for F25 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.

HighlandPete
Oh ok, I drive for work so get paid per mile not on time so always drive nice and steady. Good to know about that A3, makes me feel a little happier.

Think my problem is many years ago I had a MK4 TDi Golf and got high 60's in that, even had 50 (iirc) going from East of Germany to West of Germany at 200+ kmh...
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