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PS. I own a BMW, and I know what mpg you can get. And these days, I don’t think manual and auto trannys really make a difference on gas mileage. One might even get worse mpg with a manual because they’re shifting at a higher rpm than an auto would. Atleast that’s how I drive. And if this kid is getting 15 mpg on a diesel truck, I’m sure he’s not cruising like an old lady either.
With that said, no hard feelings.
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I’m not even going to bother refuting the first half of your post, because I agree, there are a ton of variables. I know you own an e39, which arguably has some of the worst gas mileage of any (modern) BMW’s currently on the road. The auto vs manual does make a ton of difference due to gearing and drivetrain loss. Average BMW drivetrain loss for a manual is around 12-14% whereas the auto is closer to 18%, combined with the differences in gearing, the auto gets SIGNIFICANTLY worse gas mileage. As for the diesel truck, it’s not hard to get 15mpg in them, hell driving like a grandma the last time I was driving one I only got 19-22.
Of course no hard feelings, this is the internet afterall and I know you’re not as retarded as the OP.