E350 Mpg?
05-16-2006, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SAguirre
The E350 is supposed to get better MPGs than the E320 because of the 7-G transmission, but the minute you compare an E350 4-Matic with an E320 4-matic, the E320 4-Matic gets considerably better mileage since they are both using a 7-G transmission.
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05-17-2006, 12:01 AM
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Just as a reference my new E55 gets around 11 mpg in town with very mellow driving (still under break-in). I hope after break-in I get up to the epa's 15 mpg. MY CLK500 used to get 16 in town all day long, just like the EPA said on the sticker.
05-17-2006, 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RJC
Just as a reference my new E55 gets around 11 mpg in town with very mellow driving (still under break-in). I hope after break-in I get up to the epa's 15 mpg. MY CLK500 used to get 16 in town all day long, just like the EPA said on the sticker.
The CLS with its K4 mods gets a dismal 9 mpg in town and on the highway I get 14 mpg.
That power is all so addicting.
05-17-2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by revstriker
I'm not sure I understand you point. Why do you wish people get "educated" about the EPA fuel economy ratings by paying higher prices in gas? I too wish the MPG listings were "real world" rather than optimal, and I wish that people would better educate themselves on all aspects of a high dollar purchase. I just don't agree that we need high gasoline prices to achieve this.
As for GM dropping H1s, I really don't think the cost of fuel was that much of a factor (although it could have been the straw that broke the camels back). When you start getting into 6 figure vehicles, I don't think MPG is that big of an issue. I think it had to do more with high value SUVs becoming more "sporty", and less "utility" in looks.
As for GM dropping H1s, I really don't think the cost of fuel was that much of a factor (although it could have been the straw that broke the camels back). When you start getting into 6 figure vehicles, I don't think MPG is that big of an issue. I think it had to do more with high value SUVs becoming more "sporty", and less "utility" in looks.
I bet many of you saw the Britney Spears picture with her baby in a mini Cooper. Most people probably were thinking about the incorrect postioning of the child in a forward facing seat. I was thinking, my God, if Britney Spears is riding around in a Mini Cooper, then the small car is really coming back in style in the US. If I were BMW, I would be jumping for joy at seeing my car "advertised" in the news.
I believe that our dependence on foreign energy sources is our achilles heel and higher prices will help us make the shifts necessary to decrease the dependance. Public service campaigns and accurate fuel economy ratings hardly matter when energy is cheaper.
05-17-2006, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by JLP
Actually neither the E-320 4matic nor the E-350 4matic have the 722.9 tranny (7 speed). Both still use the 722.6 (5 speed)
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05-17-2006, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MB Fanatic
RJC, The best I have gotten in town in the E55 was a dismal 12 mpg, on the highway I got 21 mpg.
The CLS with its K4 mods gets a dismal 9 mpg in town and on the highway I get 14 mpg.
That power is all so addicting.
The CLS with its K4 mods gets a dismal 9 mpg in town and on the highway I get 14 mpg.
That power is all so addicting.
Oh well at least I don't have far to go getting to the office each day.
05-17-2006, 02:18 PM
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Your pretty damn lucky you dont have to travel far. My office is in Irvine now, a bit closer than Costa Mesa area. But the traffic here in LA is brutal but that's what the TL is for lol.
05-22-2006, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by X72
When I read a post like parkums, it makes me hope that fuel costs stay at least in the $3-$4/gallon range for at least another year to get people like parkums (people sensitive to fuel price) to put fuel economy as a higher priority when choosing a car and educating themselves about fuel economy and what to espect from those EPA fuel economy ratings before they buy. I don't think it is a coincidence that GM is dropping the H1.
Addendum: Consumer Reports posts their real world mpg findings when they test cars. It is a real eye opener when compared to what the EPA figures are listed as in comparison. I don't wish you ill parkums; it is just that much learning requires pain.
Addendum: Consumer Reports posts their real world mpg findings when they test cars. It is a real eye opener when compared to what the EPA figures are listed as in comparison. I don't wish you ill parkums; it is just that much learning requires pain.
For all you haters who say fuel is not a purchase criteria are just as ignorant. Sure you might be "rich" but you are far from "wealthy".
05-22-2006, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MB Fanatic
Your pretty damn lucky you dont have to travel far. My office is in Irvine now, a bit closer than Costa Mesa area. But the traffic here in LA is brutal but that's what the TL is for lol.
05-23-2006, 01:54 AM
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I was always the one in the family to measure mpg on all the cars, but since for some god forsaken reason i start buying MBs, i jsut stopped looking at those. For me now i'm going to drive the way i drive...CRAZY!
Thats y i upgraded to V8. But these new damn new Pirellis wouldn't let me do no burnouts
Thats y i upgraded to V8. But these new damn new Pirellis wouldn't let me do no burnouts
05-23-2006, 01:49 PM
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One of the things I love most about this car is the huge gas tank that equates to longer range. I can drive accross the state and back on one tank of gas. When you drive as many miles as I do (45k annually) it makes life better (especially during the freezing cold).
05-30-2006, 02:40 PM
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2003 E500, vent seats, pano, solar, karmon hardon tunes
My 03 E500, for the past 13k miles (43k total), has averaged 20.9 MPG. Last trip from Central PA to Red Bank, NJ, did 26.6 up and 26.2 returning--rush hour traffic...
05-30-2006, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Gearhead
no offense...but... if I ever purchase a car because of MPG... take my license away. The way I look at is... as stated in another post... if the gas is too expensive... maybe the car payment is too...
Can you imagine buying an E55 and not drive it due to MPG? Sorry, it is not something I considering when looking at a new vehicle. I bet my 70 Vett gets 12 MPG. What is the saying... "I pass everything but a gas station"
For those MPG aware, good deal. But a Benz is not the way to go... maybe a VW TDI or Honda Hybrid. Hey... I hear the Hybird can do burnouts! heheheh
Can you imagine buying an E55 and not drive it due to MPG? Sorry, it is not something I considering when looking at a new vehicle. I bet my 70 Vett gets 12 MPG. What is the saying... "I pass everything but a gas station"
For those MPG aware, good deal. But a Benz is not the way to go... maybe a VW TDI or Honda Hybrid. Hey... I hear the Hybird can do burnouts! heheheh
05-31-2006, 12:56 PM
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milewise, the e350 sport doesn't seem to be doing much better than the SUVs, e350 seems to average 20, the X5 3.0 averages high teens. ..of course, for the highway and speed e is more zippy, but the x5 just looks money..for the same mpg. its a personal choice.
05-31-2006, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sklasse
milewise, the e350 sport doesn't seem to be doing much better than the SUVs, e350 seems to average 20, the X5 3.0 averages high teens. ..of course, for the highway and speed e is more zippy, but the x5 just looks money..for the same mpg. its a personal choice.
