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      11-23-2012, 04:44 PM   #35
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Originally Posted by Ant Man View Post
Getting near to the official MPG is not just a matter of sticking to speed limits. It's also about advanced driving techniques such as raising one's vision, anticipation of hazards, etc so that less braking is required and forward momentum obtained as opposed to stopping. Also the official figures use a large amount of 56mph travel for their readings.

I got 55mpg in the E90 320d when I used one for 2 weeks back in 2010.
I get 23.2mpg in the M3 and I use it's performance.
Although I agree with driving style comment, the 56mph is not true according to this:

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showpo...24&postcount=5
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