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06-18-2012, 06:37 AM
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What MPG to expect with 35d or 35i towing a boat?
Since getting a test-drive unit for a bit longer to do some towing (and for it to have a hitch in a first place) is basically impossible, I wanted to find out from you gentlemen about real MPG observed when towing stuff with the X5.
I have a 18" bowrider weighing about 2500 lbs with the trailer. Currently, I tow it with a 2003 Acura MDX with a 5-speed AT. The car has a really hard time staying in the 5th gear so basically it's the 4th all the way (I even lock it at that to prevent pointless shifts). The mileage sucks IMO, at about 65-70MPH (100-110 km/h) I get max 12 MPG (20 l/100km). That is a near 75% increase compared to not towing! What could I expect from the X5? I presume the d will be a lot more economical? Any real-world numbers you can share for either of the models? Thanks a tonne. 
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