BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition runs 1013 miles on single tank!

Motoring journalist and TV presenter Tom Ford has managed to complete what he claims to be a record-breaking journey from the UK to Munich and almost back to Britain with a BMW 320d EfficientDynamics saloon on a single tank of fuel.

Filled up at the Channel Tunnel, the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon made it to Munich, then as far as Lille on the return leg – a staggering total of 1,013 miles on a single tank of fuel – before needing to be refuelled.

The full story was presented today in a press release by BMW. The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is available only in Europe.

BMW’s cleanest and greenest 3 Series ever has just completed a record-breaking journey from the UK to Munich and back – on one tank of fuel.

Filled up at the Channel Tunnel, the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon made it to Munich, then as far as Lille on the return leg – a staggering total of 1,013 miles on a single tank of fuel – before needing to be refuelled.

To put it in a UK geographic context, the distance achieved would have meant being able to drive from Land’s End to John O’Groats, and still having 200 miles range left in the tank.

Just as impressive was that the intrepid driver – motoring journalist and TV presenter Tom Ford – didn’t use efficient driving techniques such as coasting, or drive deliberately slowly for the trip, coverage of which appeared in yesterday’s Sunday Times newspaper.

Although switching the air con and radio off as a concession to fuel saving, Tom managed a reasonable motorway pace all the way there and back, proving that in the real world, the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon delivers what its promises on paper – an official combined figure of 68.9mpg and CO2 emissions of only 109g/km.

On the way to Munich, Tom achieved highs of 75.9mpg, and didn’t dip below 65mpg for the entire trip. With an average speed of 59.3mph, the car achieved 68.9mpg overall.

He said: “I was prepared for this car to fail in the real world. I was wrong.Although I did try and be careful and drive in a feather-footed manner, I did cruise at a reasonable 65ish mph on the autoroutes and autobahns, so faster than the usual economy run pace.

“Think about it in the context of everyday motoring: comfortably more than 1,000 miles on one tank of diesel means just 12 fills a year for the average motorist – and even driven normally I still think you’re looking at 750-800 miles per fill. BMW’s EfficientDynamics: it does what it says on the tin.”

The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon develops 163hp between 3,500rpm to 4,200rpm and 360Nm of torque from 1,750rpm to 3,000rpm. This equates to a zero to 62mph time of 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 137mph ensuring that while it might be extremely efficient, it still offers sporting performance – a fact not lost on Tom.

He said: “It’s difficult to tell the difference between this model and a standard 320d in terms of driving performance which is brilliant. It means that as well as the obvious financial advantages, this special 320d is a car for the environmentally conscious who still want a car that drives superbly.”

For drivers choosing the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon, there is no VED to pay for the first year of purchase due to its low CO2 figure and a 13 per cent benefit-in-kind company car tax rating and sporting ability thanks to its 163bhp. For a business buying one, the sub 110g/km emissions mean 100 per cent first year writing down allowances, allowing the model’s full first year depreciation against to be offset against Corporation Tax.

The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon comes with the existing suite of BMW EfficientDynamics technologies, including Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration and Electric Power Steering for optimum performance. However it also achieves its class-leading emissions with the addition of innovative engine construction, a longer transmission ratio, lowered suspension and the use of specially designed aerodynamic alloy wheels with Michelin EnergySaver tyres.

To watch a short video of the Sunday Times 1,000-mile drive log on to: www.facebook.com/sundaytimesingear



Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/05/25/bm...n-single-tank/

 

Same way Ford Fusion Hybrid achieved 80mpg.
Stupid publicity stunt that has nothing to do with reality. Everything off, high psi, extra smooth acceleration/braking and average speed of 60mph. Good luck traveling in those conditions.
Anyway straight to the point real world MPG for 320ed is 45mpg (5.3l/100km). Its a first hand info as people I work with just bought two of those for their drivers. They want to present themselves as eco conscious

On a funny note BMW also claims that their 335i gets 28MPG (Thats US) combined in Europe. Go figure.

 

I wish cars would do 5mpg and for petrol to be $12 a gallon. These stupid efficient cars are increasing the amount of traffic, and the price of gas is not high enough to get cheap people to stop driving, but its high enough to make them drive like grandmas.

My wife and I work from home, so we don't drive much, but this last Friday we spent all day on the road, and the traffic was making me insane.

 

I can probably achieve 1000 miles too. Just give me a 40 gallon tank

 

I don't agree. I know a couple of people who run 320d BMWs and they drive normally, motorway and urban commute, and never get less than 800 miles on a tank of fuel. They are seriously efficient vehicles - and the tax savings are not to be discounted either.

 

Not to mention it has what 13 hp?

 

you think it's funny as in untrue?

 

That's some pretty darn good MPG numbers. Kudos to BMW for being able to build cars that can perform and be good on gas.