Any real MPG Figures for 2.0d 5 series
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Smatty said:
Thanks chaps.
And what about the car - I'm torn between an F11 or a new Jag XF (tough choice I know).
I get the space with the BMW, but the toys with the XF (and quicker performance).
The price to upgrade to a 530d on a BMW just isn't worth it for 2 seconds performance
Smatty tough choice.And what about the car - I'm torn between an F11 or a new Jag XF (tough choice I know).
I get the space with the BMW, but the toys with the XF (and quicker performance).
The price to upgrade to a 530d on a BMW just isn't worth it for 2 seconds performance
I have the F11 2.0d Sport Auto. Great car,test drove the XF 3.0d also great car. I
chose the BMW over the Jaguar simply because I did not want to be one of the first buyers of the new Jaguar 3.0d engine (I doubt this is an issue now or even if it was). I also liked the 5 year service package and hopefully slightly cheaper long term running costs. If I had to choose today between them I think if it was on a lease I would go Jaguar if maybe long term ownership (like me) then BMW. I will say this this though the BMW is the first car I have owned where i have thought I would like to keep this until the wheels fall off it's that good.
Motorway MPG 44 OBC (European motorways cruise at 130kph)
Urban (don't know but not near pie in the sky BMW claims)
Ive be using one for work now for just over ten months and I've covered so far 25000 miles. 610 miles on a 65 litre tank virtually every time.I'm probably doing about 70% B road driving and the rest dual carriageway and motorway.
First of all I chose the f11 2.0d se basically on price. I wanted a vehicle with a high spec and though II also wanted back into another 535d the price diffence with the same spec was something near £15k more, just for the larger engine and if i remember correctly about £10k for the 3.0d .
The only thing I would say is that my £40000 F11 with 25000 on the clock is worth only £25000 at best as a trade bid. Thats on a vehicle that I managed to get a discount of near 8% on. This could be simply that it's a very high spec vehicle but if you look at all high end vehicles at the moment new vehicles are taking an absolute pounding in residuals.
I like most people will likely be running this sucker to the ground but to do serious miles in its pretty much a perfect vehicle and leagues ahead in ride comfort with VDC over the old 5 series and 3 series.
First of all I chose the f11 2.0d se basically on price. I wanted a vehicle with a high spec and though II also wanted back into another 535d the price diffence with the same spec was something near £15k more, just for the larger engine and if i remember correctly about £10k for the 3.0d .
The only thing I would say is that my £40000 F11 with 25000 on the clock is worth only £25000 at best as a trade bid. Thats on a vehicle that I managed to get a discount of near 8% on. This could be simply that it's a very high spec vehicle but if you look at all high end vehicles at the moment new vehicles are taking an absolute pounding in residuals.
I like most people will likely be running this sucker to the ground but to do serious miles in its pretty much a perfect vehicle and leagues ahead in ride comfort with VDC over the old 5 series and 3 series.
Edited by Chipper on Saturday 31st December 22:47
Edited by Chipper on Saturday 31st December 22:47
The 530d isnt just about performance - it's about the smoothness and power delivery style. A 6 cylinder powerplant suits the 5 Series, a 4 pot powerplant suits the fleet managers budget.
You wouldn't buy a Monet and have it put on A4 paper to save money. So don't buy a 5 Series and stick a 4 pot diesel in it to save money. You are already spending what, £35,000 on a car. You are not exactly 'watch the pennies at the pump' skint.
Do it properly. Infact, buy a used 530d.
You wouldn't buy a Monet and have it put on A4 paper to save money. So don't buy a 5 Series and stick a 4 pot diesel in it to save money. You are already spending what, £35,000 on a car. You are not exactly 'watch the pennies at the pump' skint.
Do it properly. Infact, buy a used 530d.
[quote=Fox-]The 530d isnt just about performance - it's about the smoothness and power delivery style. A 6 cylinder powerplant suits the 5 Series, a 4 pot powerplant suits the fleet managers budget.
Fox I agree with this although the XF 3.0d was/is IMO better vfm compared to the highly priced (compared to a 520d) 530d.
I don't think its a case of watching pennies at the pump as i'm sure in the real world mpg will be similar for both engines. I must admit at certain revs under certain acceleration in normal gearbox mode a little vibration pulling from low revs can be felt in my 520d F11 although for 7000 pounds difference I can live with it.
I only bought new as I am fortunate to be able to purchase a new tax free car with a nice discount on top.
As Fox said a used 530d in your spec if you can find it sounds best idea.
Fox I agree with this although the XF 3.0d was/is IMO better vfm compared to the highly priced (compared to a 520d) 530d.
I don't think its a case of watching pennies at the pump as i'm sure in the real world mpg will be similar for both engines. I must admit at certain revs under certain acceleration in normal gearbox mode a little vibration pulling from low revs can be felt in my 520d F11 although for 7000 pounds difference I can live with it.
I only bought new as I am fortunate to be able to purchase a new tax free car with a nice discount on top.
As Fox said a used 530d in your spec if you can find it sounds best idea.
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