[Autoworld]

I'm very happy with the fuel mileage on the X3 35i. I've been averaging about 27.6 to 28.0 in mixed driving 20% city / 80% highway in a hilly terrain. Not bad for a 5.3 second 0-60 4,300 lb SUV. I'm not sure there's a competitor that matches that performance and still gets that fuel mileage.

 

[Doctor Jeff]

I'm very happy with the fuel mileage on the X3 35i. I've been averaging about 27.6 to 28.0 in mixed driving 20% city / 80% highway in a hilly terrain. Not bad for a 5.3 second 0-60 4,300 lb SUV. I'm not sure there's a competitor that matches that performance and still gets that fuel mileage.

I have a 2011. I consistently get 23 mpg in mixed driving, 26-28 on the highway. Quite a bit better than the 4-cylinders I previously drove, including the WRX and CRV.

Your mileage seems exceptional, but there's no doubt the 35i gets good mileage given its power and versatility and compared to competitors.

 

[xdriv3]

What kind of fuel are you guys using? Brand-wise.

 

[Autoworld]

I use Sheetz and Sunoco Fuel mostly 93 octane - unless 91 is available ( it usually isn't). Once I used 89, and the gas mileage dropped 2 -3 mpg.

I also drive 95% in comfort / 5% in sport. I never use Eco Pro - I never got any better fuel mileage than I did in comfort, and it felt sluggish on the highway when I wanted to pass since it wasn't quick to downshift.

 

[zoombie99]

I only use top tier gas for my 535 and 428. I will do the same when I get the X3.

 

[Doctor Jeff]

93 octane is hard to find around here, also non-ethanol gas. I usually use 91 octane but use 93 every chance I get.

 

[GMaster12345]

I average 17MPG but I think that's based on how I drive.