View Poll Results: how much do you spend on gas for your car per month?
less than $25
1
1.61%
$25 to $50
16
25.81%
$51 to $75
9
14.52%
$76 to $100
20
32.26%
more than $100
16
25.81%
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The C-Class GAS MILEAGE thread
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by vdubpower
i need to figure out whats the deal with my 18's, freaking sucks, im gonna go in for my 1000 mile service soon, ill see what they can do
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'08 BMW e92 335i
I have an 01 c320... it just depends on your driving style.. if you really accelerate like there's no tomorrow, it will consume more gas.. I have an auto since they didnt offer a manual then. i normally get a mix of city/highway 22-23.. on long trips to SoCal I've gotten as high as 28-29... that's going about 80-90 behind others to slipstream/draft to save on gas..
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From: Newport Beach
04 C230K-ss
Originally Posted by mick1
perhaps you use the air conditioner more frequently than I do. I only use it about 20 or 30% of the time.
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2003 C-Class Sportcoupe
I average 23-25 mpg daily on my C320 Coupe. I added K&N air filters and I keep the tire pressure at 36 psi. I was so happy one day, that I took a pic when I got 27.5 mpg. I think the K&N filters gives me at least 2 mpg more than stock. Also, your mpg also depends on how hard you rev the engine. When I drive aggressively, I still get around 23 mpg.
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by pshek
I average 23-25 mpg daily on my C320 Coupe. I added K&N air filters and I keep the tire pressure at 36 psi...
when I ordered the C320, I knew it would not get as good gas mileage like the C230. I also knew it would not be much quicker too, but i thought it would be quieter since it's a V6.
I don't think it is quieter because it got the same sport exhaust like the one on the C230. The C320 luxury sedan must be quieter. But that's okay, I've learned to enjoy hearing the sound of the engine
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'08 BMW e92 335i
Mick1.. are you busy this Saturday? Carlab is having a BBQ/GTG. pm me for details if you're interested.. I think it's posted in the events section of this forum as well.
https://mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/106645-bay-area-gtg.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/106645-bay-area-gtg.html
Last edited by phattbam; May 13, 2005 at 02:23 AM.
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by phattbam
Mick1.. are you busy this Saturday? Carlab is having a BBQ/GTG. pm me for details if you're interested.. I think it's posted in the events section of this forum as well.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=106645
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=106645
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From: SonicMS/SF Krew
'08 BMW e92 335i
Originally Posted by mick1
thanks for the invitation, phattbam, but Saturday is my day for tennis and my partner wouldn't understand. One time I showed up to the court five minutes late and he told me, "in the old days, the party would have you shot" (he's a big russian dude)
it's ok.. shoulda given you an earlier notice... Not many members from mbworld replied... from other forums we've gotten some attention... maybe next time.. would love to see your car in person.. very clean
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04 C230K-ss
Originally Posted by mick1
when I ordered the C320, I knew it would not get as good gas mileage like the C230. I also knew it would not be much quicker too...
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From: Cupertino, CA
2004 C320 SC
I only average 18.9 mpg in my C320 Coupe and that is after 12000 miles. AC isn't even on most of the time -- keep my pano roof open to "brighten" the interior (front windows tinted).
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From: Edmonds... good bye SD
I seem to average about 17 to 19, combined city and freeway. I live about 25 miles from work, and i do the "rush hour" commute, which is usually stop and go for an hour.
Trips to LA, i average about 23 to 24. Not all that impressed with the gas milage, considering the ML was about the exact same for me.
Trips to LA, i average about 23 to 24. Not all that impressed with the gas milage, considering the ML was about the exact same for me.
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From: NYC
S550
same here a 25 mile drive to work....i would figure about the same 17-19mpg and were talking highway, city maybe 14? not really sure i dont like to look and get upset lol!
the most i saw was 23.4mpg cruising at 55mph
the most i saw was 23.4mpg cruising at 55mph
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by TheBossman
We had an '03 e320 wagon a while back and I think it was way faster than my 230k SS?....All I remember is how quick that damn wagon picked up, and I mean sure the 230k picks up good for stock but I thought the 320's were a good deal faster?
0.7 sec is not much in my book. I am sure someone who can shift better will be able to out accelerate me in his/her C230
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From: San Diego, CA & San Jose, Costa Rica & Stuttgart, Germany
1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
are you guys talking about the C320 V6, those mpg numbers seem really low to me. Unless you're in heavy traffic all the time.
My C320 Sport Coupe averages 25 mpg every trip to/from work. 1/2 highway 1/2 street. I cruise at about 70-75 for about 20 minutes each way.
I've gotten 29-30 mpg on full freeway driving 2 hours +. I kill my own overall mpg however, due to my spirited driving runs. Life of the car, it's at 21.8 mpg. Can't help it with a reprogrammed RENNtech ECU.
My wifes C320 Sport Sedan actually performs better (gas mileage wise). 27 mpg avg daily commute, and up to 31-34 on the freeway distance driving.
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My C320 Sport Coupe averages 25 mpg every trip to/from work. 1/2 highway 1/2 street. I cruise at about 70-75 for about 20 minutes each way.
I've gotten 29-30 mpg on full freeway driving 2 hours +. I kill my own overall mpg however, due to my spirited driving runs. Life of the car, it's at 21.8 mpg. Can't help it with a reprogrammed RENNtech ECU.
My wifes C320 Sport Sedan actually performs better (gas mileage wise). 27 mpg avg daily commute, and up to 31-34 on the freeway distance driving.
Carlos
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i drive them all, fast and hard
Originally Posted by mick1
i got the tires at 28 / 32 psi like what the mb suggests
when I ordered the C320, I knew it would not get as good gas mileage like the C230. I also knew it would not be much quicker too, but i thought it would be quieter since it's a V6.
I don't think it is quieter because it got the same sport exhaust like the one on the C230. The C320 luxury sedan must be quieter. But that's okay, I've learned to enjoy hearing the sound of the engine
when I ordered the C320, I knew it would not get as good gas mileage like the C230. I also knew it would not be much quicker too, but i thought it would be quieter since it's a V6.
I don't think it is quieter because it got the same sport exhaust like the one on the C230. The C320 luxury sedan must be quieter. But that's okay, I've learned to enjoy hearing the sound of the engine
do u regret getting the 320? when i test drove them before hand, i thoght the 320 was much quicker, and had the power when need be,
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2004 C320 pewter/charcoal
I have an '04 C320 sedan. When I 1st got it, I think I averaged 26-28 mpg (drive mainly highway 22 miles/day each way). I got a free oil change at my 1000 mile service and soon after that had 28-30mpg. I have since not had an oil change (at around 10,000 miles now) and noticed my mpg has dropped to around 25-26 mpg. I'm curious if I will get another spike in mileage after my next oil change (scheduled at 13,000 miles). During the winter when I had snow tires on it also dropped considerably 22-23mpg, which I guess is what is to be expected.
On the same note, I can't believe that the C350 will give more horsepower, more torque and still give better mileage, just doesn't seem fair
On the same note, I can't believe that the C350 will give more horsepower, more torque and still give better mileage, just doesn't seem fair
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by vdubpower
do u regret getting the 320? when i test drove them before hand, i thoght the 320 was much quicker, and had the power when need be,
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'08 BMW e92 335i
Originally Posted by mick1
I don't think it is quieter because it got the same sport exhaust like the one on the C230. The C320 luxury sedan must be quieter. But that's okay, I've learned to enjoy hearing the sound of the engine
Hi. I would like to meet up some time to meet up and listen to your exhaust.. I am considering a trade to get a stock one for my eisenmann..
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by phattbam
Hi. I would like to meet up some time to meet up and listen to your exhaust.. I am considering a trade to get a stock one for my eisenmann..
This is what c320wz sounds like with the windows up. 1st, 2nd, 3rd are kind of noisy for a V6. Fourth, fifth, and sixth are fine. I shifted gears at 2,500 - 2,800 RPM in this audio clip.
http://members.aol.com/Mickey8637/private/c320wz.mp3
