From my experience there is no real difference in petrol usage between 1.0 L - 2.5 L (maybe even 3.0) engines, it’s all between 10-12 liters, when you step on around 15-16-17
325i will get better average economy. 318i if you’re doing city driving mostly. In my opinion, the difference is not enough to justify getting a 318 over a 325
In my opinion if you have to ask about fuel economy, e30 is not the car for you.
As you have been told, actually pretty much all the six-cylinder ones have similar MPGs. For a better fuel economy I would go for a 318is with an M42 engine (straight-4 DOHC) but it just doesn’t cut the sound and torque of the six-cylinder! ;)
Consider 325e, it’s M20B27 - it has only about 120HP, but has 250NM of torque on low revs, fuel consumption is greater than on 318.
Fuc* the economy
My 90 325is really isnt that great on gas, about 15 mpg city, it all depends on how you drive it. Highway’s a bit better at 25. It would still recommend a 325e for you.
get a 318i m-tech II its like a baby m3
If you really look for good mpg, maybe the 325e is the right choice.
If you look for power, take the 325i (almost same economy as 320i) or a 318i with the M40 inline four.
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From my experience there is no real difference in petrol usage between 1.0 L - 2.5 L (maybe even 3.0) engines, it’s all between 10-12 liters, when you step on around 15-16-17
325i will get better average economy.
318i if you’re doing city driving mostly. In my opinion, the difference is not enough to justify getting a 318 over a 325
In my opinion if you have to ask about fuel economy, e30 is not the car for you.
As you have been told, actually pretty much all the six-cylinder ones have similar MPGs. For a better fuel economy I would go for a 318is with an M42 engine (straight-4 DOHC) but it just doesn’t cut the sound and torque of the six-cylinder! ;)
Consider 325e, it’s M20B27 - it has only about 120HP, but has 250NM of torque on low revs, fuel consumption is greater than on 318.
Fuc* the economy
My 90 325is really isnt that great on gas, about 15 mpg city, it all depends on how you drive it. Highway’s a bit better at 25. It would still recommend a 325e for you.
get a 318i m-tech II its like a baby m3
If you really look for good mpg, maybe the 325e is the right choice.
If you look for power, take the 325i (almost same economy as 320i) or a 318i with the M40 inline four.