help! what gas mileage are you getting on your w211?
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W221 S600, W220 S55 AMG Kompressor, W124 300E, W140 S320, W210 E3204M W164 ML320 Bluetec
They are amazing vehicles. That was around town and with a few stops so it did pull down the average speed and average MPG some, but it's amazing that we are getting that kind of MPG out of a large 4-door sedan with plenty of power.
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Just recently acquired a 2003 E 320 sedan with 46,000 miles to get out of an American SUV (13-14 mpg at best). First trip, averaged 31.9 highway at 75-85 mph. To work and back (non-highway) average 23.5 daily. In talking to my salesman about the mileage (amoung other things, he used to drive formula one for MB), he said this engine's optimal performance was designed to come at around 86 mph (autobahn speeds). This could explain some of why European drivers may see better mileage. I believe mileage increases as the engine gets broken in. At what point that occurs probably varies by engine type and driving situation. I think if you give it time, you mileage numbers will go up.
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AHH
no one seemed to pick this up, but the reason you get less milage than others in your E is yours is a 4 matic, and they have the older
5 speed auto, whereas most of the newer 2 wheel drive cars from 07 onhave the newer 7 speed trans which has amazing long gears on 6 and 7
which can allow 30 even 32 mpg on highway if you drive mellow..
those extra gears can make a difference.. which is why merc changed them
to help the MPG numbers average, cause the city is so bad..
no one seemed to pick this up, but the reason you get less milage than others in your E is yours is a 4 matic, and they have the older
5 speed auto, whereas most of the newer 2 wheel drive cars from 07 onhave the newer 7 speed trans which has amazing long gears on 6 and 7
which can allow 30 even 32 mpg on highway if you drive mellow..
those extra gears can make a difference.. which is why merc changed them
to help the MPG numbers average, cause the city is so bad..
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