Originally Posted by Jim Green

16mpg......BULLSHITE : I've driven a nearly new E60 530d Sport quite recently, and 16 mpg is absolute crap, even if pushed hard (which I did) I still managed an average of 33mpg. Agree about the hesitating acceleration, but that's due to the turbo, and you very quickly get used to it. I drove from portsmouth to the north of england during the night, cruised at around 85 - 90 mph on the motorways, and accelerated hard whenever I had the opportunity, and still averaged 33mpg. Reasonable performance..... Total Luxury..... Good reliablity, and good resale values keep them high on the list for an everyday car with abit of class.

I think you have a problem with your 530d if your only getting 16mpg...........or one of the lads is syphoning off diesel everytime he uses it..............LOL

AUTOCAR TEST RESULTS E60 530d Sport

Fuel Consumption (Urban) 27.4 mpg
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban) 47.9 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 37.7 mpg
0-62mph 6.8 seconds
Top Speed 154 mph
Cylinders 6
Number of Valves 24 V
Engine Power 231 bhp
Engine Torque 369 lbs/ft