323i Fuel Consumption

[vinxter]

Guys, can anyone share their FC for their 323i e90/e92? My e92 has been giving me only around 280-300km for a full tank. Im doing purely 100% city drive in Penang, which means quite a number of stop and go areas. However, isn't the FC a little too high? I noticed the fuel gauge fluctuates alot too.

 

[ContinentalGT]

My 325i lci is getting about 13L /100km. .95% congested kl city Which is about 420km for 1 full tank...For this week though, traffic is smooth so am getting 11L/100km and can achieve about 500 km for 1 full tank...hope this helps

 

[vinxter]

Thanks. Also, i did an oil check today and it showed this:

I only serviced the car two weeks ago and hardly drove it but its down by a quarter. Is that normal?



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[Prinze]

When i was driving my previous e90 325i purely city driving start stop my mileage full tank also around 300-330 max...

 

[Ian Fleming]

2010 E92 320i. (All stock, no mods)
Full time RON97. Once a month of V-Power Racing.

Purely use during weekends only (Saturday + Sunday)
300-ish km per full tank (Penang Island use only)

500+km per full tank during my trip heading back to other half's hometown at Kangar, Perlis.
Doing 160km/h - 180km/h on the highway.

 

[vinxter]

Hmm looks like the n52 engine is really a petrol guzzler in city drive, especially the detuned 323. Wondering if a Powerbox/Sprintbooster will improve the FC lol (theoretically) since theres alot of revving to get the car moving.

 

[nabilishes]

Thanks. Also, i did an oil check today and it showed this:

I only serviced the car two weeks ago and hardly drove it but its down by a quarter. Is that normal?



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There's nothing wrong with your engine oil. It's at the maximum indicator. After i did my oil change the indicator is at the same level as showed in your picture. I don't think it ever exceeded the max indicator line. Or has it?

 

[ContinentalGT]

maybe lighter foot will help I drive really slow at town and dont rev much unless i wanna cut into people's lane quick.
I also dont rev much when im on highway cause the car can go up to 170kmh smoothly

 

[ContinentalGT]

Fuel consumption seems to drop a lil bit.....very light footed but only getting 370km for 1 full tank max. The computer is showing 14L/100km now.
Does fuel quality affect?

 

[kevin1982my]

323i 2011. Full tank about 400-450km. 11.1 l/100km. Mostly city drive. Highway about 600-700km / tank

So i disagree that 323i are guzzlers.

Check your air filter, oxygen sensor, tyre pressures, that kind of things.

 

[vinxter]

Did a full engine and gearbox service and the FC seems to be improving but not good enough. I've been getting 6.2-6.4km/l. Full tank lasts me about 330-350 before the light comes up with around 50-60km more in the range meter. I guess these machines are fc friendly in city driving. What are the usual things that can be changed to improve more on FC besides spark plugs?

 

[ContinentalGT]

What is your wheel size setup? Mine is 19" and I think it might affect in FC. I will try to pump shell the next time to see if my FC will increase or not. Will keep you guys updated soon.

 

[vinxter]

Im using staggered 18 and on bhp


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[ContinentalGT]

Im using staggered 19 and on bhp too. Will give shell a try and let you know again.

 

[kevin1982my]

I'm still on 17. Lightweight forged 9kg each as opposed to my original 17 x 8, at 12kg.

Could that have explained my relatively better fuel consumption?

 

[ContinentalGT]

Could be.

What is your average speed?

Mine is 34kmh and maybe that explains why I have poor fuel consumption

 

[ContinentalGT]

I tried driving a lil bit quicker last night. I drive 150-170kmh constantly at highway. I didn't see my fuel gauge dropping but driving between 80-110 kmh actually consume more fuel. Will try again tomorrow and over the weekend to give feedback as I don't drive this car everyday.

 

[ContinentalGT]

Refer to my screenshots:

 

[ContinentalGT]

Less than half tank after travelling for 264km, mostly traffic jam road as you can see my average speed is about 35.8kmh.

Is this good?

 

[mokhtar818]

mine is 10.2 l/100km