535i mpg

[DIL]

What kind of gas mileage can I expect from a 1990 535i auto? Driving one one the other day felt horrible, as they are listed on fueleconomy.gov as 15/22. However, I've seen figures as high as 29 mpg.
Has the M30 always been this inefficient?
Thanks

 

[E38]

I have a 730i with M30. Highway mpg is 27.With this size vehicle,I wouldn't call the M30 inefficient

 

[E38]

I have a 730i with M30. Highway mpg is 27.With this size vehicle,I wouldn't call the M30 inefficient

 

[bahnstormer]

m30 is a bit of a gas hog
once u get in it esp

i have a 535i 5spd and my
sis has an auto

dont expect to get much more than 22 on teh highway

 

[epj3]

My m30 with stock dif got 16 city 22 highway. With dif swap I got 17 city 19 highway.

In my m3 I get 20/30!!! and the car is more fun.

 

[bahnstormer]

yah but everyone and thier mother has an m3 =]
5spd 535i's are super rare =]