M3 Convertible 13/25 MPG

exadius · 05-03-2008, 01:36 PM

I just found the first EPA MPG for M3 Convertible. How can it get 5mpg more on the highway than the coupe and sedan? I get why its 13 in the city since it is heaver than both. I wonder if it was tested with the M-DCT?

oneginee · 05-03-2008, 01:38 PM

less drag with top down ?

Krueger///M3 · 05-03-2008, 01:39 PM

Where did you find this? it's not listed on fueleconomy.gov

par4bmw · 05-03-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oneginee

less drag with top down ?

I would assume there will be more drag with the top down. But they also probably do there testing with the top up to get higher mpg.

exadius · 05-03-2008, 01:47 PM

http://autos.yahoo.com/bmw_m3_convertible/

Davinhci · 05-03-2008, 02:49 PM

wow, that surprises me.

MDCTFTW · 05-03-2008, 03:25 PM

More inertia on the highway because it's a fat pig.

vm · 05-03-2008, 08:38 PM

I suspect an easier explanation: A typo.

WCH · 05-03-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vm

I suspect an easier explanation: A typo.

+1. The 335i vert has a highway rating of 26. Even with M-DCT, there's no way it is 13/25.

morethanahandful · 05-04-2008, 08:21 AM

Guys, this can't be accurate. However, I suggest you save or print the Yahoo page before they correct it as it provides a great "rationalization" for getting this vehicle!

Leg · 05-04-2008, 12:04 PM

LOL

nusevad · 05-04-2008, 12:37 PM

25? No way...I went on a little trip yesterday to Atlantic City, about 250 miles round trip and I only averaged 21.5 MPG.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 05-04-2008, 06:51 PM

On the window sticker I believe it said 14/25. With me driving it, I'm sure it would be more like 9 mpg...

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vm Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (5)	I suspect an easier explanation: A typo.
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nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Lieutenant 112 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 2 iTrader: (0)	On the window sticker I believe it said 14/25. With me driving it, I'm sure it would be more like 9 mpg...
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