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My first diesel BMW was an E46 330d (auto), which got much more economical after about 10k miles. My 535d also definitely got more economical over time; when new I struggled to top 30mpg (pre efficient dynamics E61 :(), but after 10k miles it'd easily do mid to high 30s on a run.

On the other hand our 120d averaged around 42mpg when new (again, pre efficient dynamics), and didn't really get much better even after 20k+ miles :confused:

So, in summary, some do, and some don't, which I''m sure is no use to you at all :P Sorry...

Peter

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Many thanks for the replies, I maybe could have worded it somewhat clearer.

I test drove the X6 35D in high winds and it gave average of 30MPG not lower over 97 miles and that was straight out of the box, I was thinking it should end up a bit better after a few K, thats why I asked, all the Audi diesels get better with miles ( well the one's i've bought anyway).

The 635DS has to be fare improved about 3MPG over the 6K it has covered.

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Now getting 35 mpg from my 535d at 5k miles vs 28 mpg at sub 1k miles. Could be I've calmed down or could be the DMS twiddle.

Nice improvement, I am going for the P-Tronic box I think, easy On/Off the Car just in case.+++

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