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Old May 24, 2018 | 08:04 AM
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Question RPMs at 80MPH?

My first post, apologies if this is a repeated question, feel free to direct me to the earlier threads.

I was driving to work this AM in the 1998 e320 4matic which my wife normally drives. It was revving about 2950 at 80 MPH. Seems high. I had it in D and "Summer" mode.

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This is the picture I saved from my (now sold) 2003 E320 4M, so your rpm sounds right.
It takes diesel to cruise 80 mph with 2000 rpm

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Old May 26, 2018 | 08:19 AM
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My bike? The ride is fine, just put some $$ into it. I do have a 34-year old BMW without a spot of rust. This Benz has a couple dings that have started to rust. German cars just don’t rust unless dented and not repaired. But rust never sleeps.

I just thought the rpms seemed high for the speed. There is no gear/speed chart in the OM. I can’t find anything online other than forum posts on the tooic.
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Those RPMs are spot on for that speed. Nothing to worry about.
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