High gas usage

Gunzaro · 12-18-2011, 06:45 PM

Im at 13.9L/100km usage. I spend all my time in manual mode, 90% normal mode. Have the ESS tune. City driving - lots of traffic lights etc. Minimal highway.

Do you think the ESS tune is responsible for the high usage or is this normal??

cdeslandes · 12-18-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunzaro

Im at 13.9L/100km usage. I spend all my time in manual mode, 90% normal mode. Have the ESS tune. City driving - lots of traffic lights etc. Minimal highway.

Do you think the ESS tune is responsible for the high usage or is this normal??

No, your right foot is! You're enjoying the ESS power too much.

Nkc · 12-18-2011, 07:37 PM

I second the right foot of yours. Im in 95% city driving with tons of lights also with ESS stage 2 all the time. Getting on average 11.52L/100km. In normal driving, ESS or no ESS should be about the same efficiency but with a heavy right foot the difference is a lot bigger.
Try 1 full tank without flooring it. Keep it in D and normal mode, you might be surprised with its fuel economy. I drive in Sport and Manual mode all the time and still get 11.52L/100km.

Gunzaro · 12-19-2011, 02:21 AM

Could be the right foot - I like the sound the car makes! For reference it is 17mpg I am getting.

flpnout · 12-19-2011, 09:37 AM

I thought about tuning the M3 with ESS tune after I get the Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system sometime next year. I heard they send you a device to do it yourself. Have you had any issues with programming it? What happens if the dealership uploads a software updates? I assume it wipes out your updates

rtzx5 · 12-20-2011, 07:19 AM

I agree, it's the right foot.

I have a hard time myself, although the snow tire are helping me in my case. they make the car a bit more squirlly.

az34 · 12-20-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunzaro

Im at 13.9L/100km usage. I spend all my time in manual mode, 90% normal mode. Have the ESS tune. City driving - lots of traffic lights etc. Minimal highway.

Do you think the ESS tune is responsible for the high usage or is this normal??

of course its normal you are not driving a yaris you bought a high perf twin turbo car stop bother whit gas milaege and enjoy it!

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Nkc NOOB 1601 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	I second the right foot of yours. Im in 95% city driving with tons of lights also with ESS stage 2 all the time. Getting on average 11.52L/100km. In normal driving, ESS or no ESS should be about the same efficiency but with a heavy right foot the difference is a lot bigger. Try 1 full tank without flooring it. Keep it in D and normal mode, you might be surprised with its fuel economy. I drive in Sport and Manual mode all the time and still get 11.52L/100km. __________________ @BMWclassicdivision
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rtzx5 New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 50i, 2001 Z4 1.9 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northrants, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I agree, it's the right foot. I have a hard time myself, although the snow tire are helping me in my case. they make the car a bit more squirlly.
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