E36 325SE auto MPG?

[alg1a]

Is it really true that the MPG (according to Parkers Guide) of a 325SE auto is 32MPG which is about the same as a 318i SE auto?

 

[Witor]

My daily runner is an e36 323i auto (325 bbtb and manifold added, same engine size, so comparable mpg)

It's pretty decent on fuel considering the engine capacity.

Anyways, I usually see 35-38 on a 70-90mph m'way cruise.

Town/Caining round back roads, you're looking at 20-24mpg.

I'd say a combined figure of anything from 26-30mpg is normal for the 6cyl e36 range.

 

[Scania]

I'd say a combined figure of anything from 26-30mpg is normal for the 6cyl e36 range.

I can get similar figures with my car (728i Auto) so, such figures for the lighter e36 should be easily within reach.

 

[[TW]Fox]

Is it really true that the MPG (according to Parkers Guide) of a 325SE auto is 32MPG which is about the same as a 318i SE auto?

No, it's not. The combined figure will be much less than that - thats similar to the combined figure for a MANUAL M54 engined 3 Series and the M54 is a more efficient, more modern engine.

I would estimate a combined figure of nearer 25mpg for the 325i SE Auto. Whilst its possible to get 32mpg from the 325, this will be a cruise mpg only.

 

[alg1a]

Cheers guys.

 

[Badgerpoo]

A combination of town driving and occasional motorways gives me 29mpg in a manual 328, so I doubt you'll get that good economy in an auto.