What is the NEDC combined fuel consumption of BMW?
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NEDC combined fuel consumption serves as the reference standard for electric vehicle range testing in China. The NEDC test cycle consists of two parts: ECE (Urban Driving Cycle) and EUDC (Extra Urban Driving Cycle). Purpose of ECE: Used to simulate traditional urban road conditions, composed of 4 ECE15 cycles. Each ECE15 cycle includes 15 driving conditions such as acceleration, deceleration, constant speed, and idling. The ECE duration is 780 seconds, with a total driving distance of 4.052 km, an average speed of 18.7 km/h, featuring characteristics of low speed, low load, and low exhaust temperature. Purpose of EUDC: EUDC is used to simulate suburban road conditions, with a duration of 400 seconds, a driving distance of 6.955 km, an average speed of 62.6 km/h, and a maximum speed of 120 km/h in this segment.
I've been driving a BMW 3 Series for several years. The official NEDC combined fuel consumption data generally ranges from 5.5 to 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers, depending on the model. For example, my 320i is rated at 5.8 liters. This data comes from laboratory tests, not real-world conditions. Daily driving with air conditioning or on highways may increase consumption to over 7 liters. BMW designs are quite fuel-efficient, but honestly, actual consumption depends heavily on driving habits—gentle driving can keep it under control. I believe choosing a car shouldn't just be about fuel economy; handling and durability matter too. BMW does well in balancing performance and efficiency. Fuel consumption is lowest with cruise control—I recommend using it often to save on fuel costs. Also, don't neglect maintenance; keeping the fuel system clean helps maintain efficiency.