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Originally Posted by F8L
BMW is obviously a nicer car but when it comes down to fuel mileage and apples to apples comparisons there is now way a production BMW is going to beat a Prius in fuel efficiency. Besides, I'd rather have the newer Prius than an old BMW. More technology and cleaner emissions is my main concern. Now once BMW starts selling these plug-in and EV cars all bets are off. Competition is a good thing. (I have a secret love for M3s and almost bought one in 2003)
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Have a look at the Efficient Dynamics bmw's available in Europe.. some are getting north of 60mpg (imp)...
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The Prius in question is stock (except for grille blocking) as was the one that got 115mpg years ago (see TeddyGirl's thread). Most people get stuck around 70mpg-90mpg. Anything higher than that requires a lot of skill and the perfect conditions where they can drive VERY slow over the course of a full tank. As far as I know there is no one doing computer tuning on the Prius whatsoever so all of these records are on stock ECUs and the only mods seem to be overinflated LRR tires and grille blocking when needed. 
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Certainly, that looks like a helluva achievement then
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Originally Posted by Arragonis
320 - did you ever try the Prius you linked to ?
You can still hypermile it - it wants to "help" a lot but its like any car - you adjust to how it works. If I could get Mrs A to then we would be mega £s ahead by now...
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No- I bought LED sidelights for the iS instead- more in keeping with the current fiscal ability!