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Old 11-30-2012, 12:54 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ever_green View Post
i think 34mpg for a 3500lbs 328i with ~265 horses (read here why the power is underated) is pretty impressive. i just think that for a car that can haul 5 people comfortably, has a nice size trunk, 0-60 of 5s and handling of a sports car 34mpg is wow. plus BMW never inflates their numbers and if anything it always underrates its specs.

in canada the 320i model is available which is a 180hp version that gets 5.3l/100km or 44mpg. that's better than a hyundai elantra isn't it?
http://www.auto123.com/en/bmw/3-seri...rid=1120800110

In europe they have diesel models that have no problem getting even better mileage.
I believe modern engines are rated with all accessories attached and running, ie AC, electrical load, which just about accounts for the difference.
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