MPG thread.

[michael320]

I'm going to sticky this so there is no excuse for not using it. All MPG related chit chat is to take place here.

I do completely understand that in difficult times MPG can be a deciding factor in the purchase of your new or used vehicle, I do appreciate that some may want real world MPG figures and not pumped up manufacturers claims which more often than not are inflated. If this is so then I will turn your attention to this resource.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/bmw/

I've gone through it and picked a few models that I have hands on experience with and I must say it is quite accurate.

Now by all means if you have specific questions, comments or feedback feel free to post, no-one will jump down your throat but please keep it in this thread. It may also serve as a handy database for new and existing members.

[nsheridan]

First and last thing I'll say on the matter:
MPG is useless without context. Context in this being: how much is fuel and how many miles do you drive.
You can use sites like http://www.petrol-calculator.co.uk/ to work it out quickly and easily. Where it says 'Pence/L' or has pounds, put in cents and pretend it has a euro symbol.
Example: you do 10k miles, 40mpg, 1.60/litre, it costs EUR1818.44: http://www.petrol-calculator.co.uk/?d=10000&c=40&p=160

MPG is often a factor, but it should only be used in context. If you only do 5k miles per year and you're tempted to change car because the current one does 30mpg but a new one does 40mpg, ask yourself if 300 euro a year is worth buying a new car for.