E 320 Cdi
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'05 e320 cdi, '05 lexus rx330
E 320 Cdi
I have one but I haven't seen too many other ones on the road, I was wondering if any knows how they are selling, also I've heard that they are going at a premium over sticker, is that true?
If you have one, what kind of milage are you getting? I'm averaging about 28 mpg. My "95 got about 32 mpg, but for the better performance I suppose you lose a bit of mpg.
BTW love the car, except for the hesitation from a standing start.
If you have one, what kind of milage are you getting? I'm averaging about 28 mpg. My "95 got about 32 mpg, but for the better performance I suppose you lose a bit of mpg.
BTW love the car, except for the hesitation from a standing start.
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From: florida
e500 4matic; c240
We just ordered one..
The local dealers had three in stock but went fast (one of them actually refused to sell one of them; claimed MBUSA forced them to keep one car for demo). We passed on those as the color and option choices weren't what we were looking for (white and brilliant silver) and both had only sunroofs and CD changers. We opted to order one from scratch (pewter/ash with premium pkg, xenon, and vent seats). Shame the vent seats are no longer included in the premium pkg, yet the price went up $1K for '05.
I believe that they should be selling at MSRP, or perhaps above, if they get you competing on a specific car. We werent going to be part of that so got the dealer to take a $1K discount on an ordered one, not much but close to the $2K discount edmunds suggest for the '04 gas models. The car should be here in late august... can't wait!
I believe that they should be selling at MSRP, or perhaps above, if they get you competing on a specific car. We werent going to be part of that so got the dealer to take a $1K discount on an ordered one, not much but close to the $2K discount edmunds suggest for the '04 gas models. The car should be here in late august... can't wait!
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2005 E 320 CDI
You may want to check which premium package they ordered. There are two, 426: without Active Ventilated Seats and 326: with Active Ventilated Seats. I just found out today that the one I had ordered, was the wrong one, so they are re-ordering and putting me at the back of the line. I would not take the car without the active ventilated seats. So the car I was suppose to get in June, which got pushed to July is now September at best. And this is all because MB did not communicate the changes to the packages they made in late May, and kept the name of both the same.
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e500 4matic; c240
Thanks, please confirm this...
Originally posted by LAH
You may want to check which premium package they ordered. There are two, 426: without Active Ventilated Seats and 326: with Active Ventilated Seats.
You may want to check which premium package they ordered. There are two, 426: without Active Ventilated Seats and 326: with Active Ventilated Seats.
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SL55 AMG
I have it now for almost four weeks, and the milage for the initial couple of tanks was around 28MPG, since than I took the car for 3000 miles trip to Orlando fully loaded and got close to 33 - 34 MPG. I have also tried to see what happens when I baby it and drive sligthly over the speed limit in that case I could get it up above 36 - 38MPG.
Over the years I owned several Mercedes diesels and in the past the 92 300D 2.5 turbo was the best with milage getting between 32 - 35MPG; however, it could not even come close to the performance of my new CDI. My only concern about this car is durability otherwise it could be the best Mercedes diesel I ever owned.
Over the years I owned several Mercedes diesels and in the past the 92 300D 2.5 turbo was the best with milage getting between 32 - 35MPG; however, it could not even come close to the performance of my new CDI. My only concern about this car is durability otherwise it could be the best Mercedes diesel I ever owned.
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From: Scotland, UK
2019 Mercedes Benz S500L AMG Premium Plus
In the UK using imperial measurements!!!
4000 miles on clock:
Full tank of diesel produced the following
16.40 hrs running time.
Total distance of 740 miles
Avg MPG of 42.
This included a mixture of all types of road conditions over a couple of weeks. Hot and cold engine temps and a couple of short bursts at 120 mph.
I'm impressed
4000 miles on clock:
Full tank of diesel produced the following
16.40 hrs running time.
Total distance of 740 miles
Avg MPG of 42.
This included a mixture of all types of road conditions over a couple of weeks. Hot and cold engine temps and a couple of short bursts at 120 mph.
I'm impressed
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E320 CDI Elegance auto
Originally posted by Fastbuck
In the UK using imperial measurements!!!
4000 miles on clock:
Full tank of diesel produced the following
16.40 hrs running time.
Total distance of 740 miles
Avg MPG of 42.
This included a mixture of all types of road conditions over a couple of weeks. Hot and cold engine temps and a couple of short bursts at 120 mph.
I'm impressed
In the UK using imperial measurements!!!
4000 miles on clock:
Full tank of diesel produced the following
16.40 hrs running time.
Total distance of 740 miles
Avg MPG of 42.
This included a mixture of all types of road conditions over a couple of weeks. Hot and cold engine temps and a couple of short bursts at 120 mph.
I'm impressed
I am getting nothing like that on a trip, done nothing better than 36 mpg with 5500 miles and thats on motorway. I normally drive 80-95 mph on motorway. I am hoping for a little better.
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2019 Mercedes Benz S500L AMG Premium Plus
Originally posted by Apollo
Hi, that is very good
I am getting nothing like that on a trip, done nothing better than 36 mpg with 5500 miles and thats on motorway. I normally drive 80-95 mph on motorway. I am hoping for a little better.
Hi, that is very good
I am getting nothing like that on a trip, done nothing better than 36 mpg with 5500 miles and thats on motorway. I normally drive 80-95 mph on motorway. I am hoping for a little better.
I've noticed that if you watch the rev counter you can see a step increase in revs at certain speeds and very little movement thereafter where you can build up speed with a minimum amount of extra fuel consumption. From memory, I thinks these are around 55mph and 75mph. Another thing to keep in mind if you want to stretch out your economy is to be fairly gentle until the engine reached full operating temperature.
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2005 E 320 CDI
I just got a call from my dealer who now says only the 426 package without the active ventilated seats is available and that the seats would have to be ordered separately. The 426 package is $3950. I will try and get them to hold their orginal commitment and not let them raise the price due to there mistake. I am also trying to get them to get MB to allocate an earlier build since the orginal order was messed up based on MB making changes and not communicating properly. Beginning to think this is just not worth it.
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When I got my CDI 2 months ago I was only getting 22ish mpg Last tank was about 24mpg and now that I am CHIPPED I am getting about 34 on the highway between Tampa and Orlando at 75-80 mph a/c on.
But I can say one thing, The chip makes an awesome difference. Its a real beast to drive now!
But I can say one thing, The chip makes an awesome difference. Its a real beast to drive now!
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'05 e320 cdi, '05 lexus rx330
Originally posted by rlaszlo
I have it now for almost four weeks, and the milage for the initial couple of tanks was around 28MPG, since than I took the car for 3000 miles trip to Orlando fully loaded and got close to 33 - 34 MPG. I have also tried to see what happens when I baby it and drive sligthly over the speed limit in that case I could get it up above 36 - 38MPG.
I have it now for almost four weeks, and the milage for the initial couple of tanks was around 28MPG, since than I took the car for 3000 miles trip to Orlando fully loaded and got close to 33 - 34 MPG. I have also tried to see what happens when I baby it and drive sligthly over the speed limit in that case I could get it up above 36 - 38MPG.
Over the years I owned several Mercedes diesels and in the past the 92 300D 2.5 turbo was the best with milage getting between 32 - 35MPG; however, it could not even come close to the performance of my new CDI. My only concern about this car is durability otherwise it could be the best Mercedes diesel I ever owned.
Yes I am thinking exactly the same, the only question is how the durability will stack up versus the older models
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From: florida
e500 4matic; c240
Originally posted by LAH
I just got a call from my dealer who now says only the 426 package without the active ventilated seats is available and that the seats would have to be ordered separately. The 426 package is $3950. I will try and get them to hold their orginal commitment and not let them raise the price due to there mistake. I am also trying to get them to get MB to allocate an earlier build since the orginal order was messed up based on MB making changes and not communicating properly. Beginning to think this is just not worth it.
I just got a call from my dealer who now says only the 426 package without the active ventilated seats is available and that the seats would have to be ordered separately. The 426 package is $3950. I will try and get them to hold their orginal commitment and not let them raise the price due to there mistake. I am also trying to get them to get MB to allocate an earlier build since the orginal order was messed up based on MB making changes and not communicating properly. Beginning to think this is just not worth it.
Get them to give you some kind of break for the hassle, you are spending enough. C'mon at least a fruit basket ;-) , Good luck.
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05 E320 CDI
Had the car 2 months. Get about 37 mpg on the highway when driving 65-70 on cruise control. Milage when driving around town is about 28 mpg. I would think the wide range in observed milage may be explained by primairly differences in driving habits.
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From: San Diego
my friend bought one here in SD, and it is not bad as we switch cars for a day ( i gave him my sl55). not sure what the hype is all about on the CDI but if you are looking to save fuel and longevity, the CDI is for you. the CDI has torque but after the initial punch it runs out of steam. no doubt it has more punch than my e320 but if you want performance, i would get the e500 or even better yet the e55.
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'05 E320 CDI, ‘10 E63, ‘13 SL63, Sprinter 170
I have a E320 CDI on order, due in August. Who makes the chip for these and where can I get info? This forum has been great by the way and saved me from having a hole drilled into my trunk for the SIRIUS radio antenna.
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
Originally Posted by Bearded Bandit
my friend bought one here in SD, and it is not bad as we switch cars for a day ( i gave him my sl55). not sure what the hype is all about on the CDI but if you are looking to save fuel and longevity, the CDI is for you. the CDI has torque but after the initial punch it runs out of steam. no doubt it has more punch than my e320 but if you want performance, i would get the e500 or even better yet the e55.
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Originally Posted by Turbo2
Nevada Jack-
I was just about to comment on that, you beat me to it! Should be an interesting response.
I was just about to comment on that, you beat me to it! Should be an interesting response.
