Bluetec owners rejoice! Diesel prices cheaper than reg. gas!
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 231
Likes: 3
2017 E300 • 2016 Tesla Model S 75D
Bluetec owners rejoice! Diesel prices cheaper than reg. gas!
I noticed today that the price for diesel fuel dropped to below the price of regular 87 octane gasoline. The particular station I saw had it for 2¢ cheaper than 87 octane and 22¢ less than 91 octane.
Looking on Gasbuddy.com, the cheapest diesel in the Phoenix area is $3.35/gallon while the cheapest 87 octane is $3.53 and 91 octane $3.73.
A quick calculation based on 15,000 miles/yr and an average of 28.5 MPG (what the DIS is showing Im getting) vs 21 MPG (what my old E320 was getting) comes out to a savings of $900/year on fuel. Pretty nice! Hopefully diesel prices stay low.
Looking on Gasbuddy.com, the cheapest diesel in the Phoenix area is $3.35/gallon while the cheapest 87 octane is $3.53 and 91 octane $3.73.
A quick calculation based on 15,000 miles/yr and an average of 28.5 MPG (what the DIS is showing Im getting) vs 21 MPG (what my old E320 was getting) comes out to a savings of $900/year on fuel. Pretty nice! Hopefully diesel prices stay low.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,850
Likes: 56
From: New York
2025 Range Rover, 2022 BMW M850 , 2017 MB E400 Coupe
You're lucky in Phoenix. Here in NYC diesel is still couple cents more than 93. New Jersey is cheaper, but we have to pay toll ( about $10) to go there 
Anyway - it's cheaper to drive diesel cars here.
Anyway - it's cheaper to drive diesel cars here.
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 507
Likes: 16
'11 E350BTC P2 Leather
According to the AAA, there is not one state where Diesel average cost is lower than Regular average cost.
A few are very close.
http://fuelgaugereport.opisnet.com/sbsavg.html
A few are very close.
http://fuelgaugereport.opisnet.com/sbsavg.html
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 398
Likes: 12
From: Michigan
2019 AMG GLE 63S
Trip last week I filled at $3.64 in north MI and was ecstatic. Got home Saturday to fill at $3.99, same as when we left. Gas buddy did show a station a few miles away for $3.79 but not worth the trouble. Awesome road trip and the passing torque gets more fun daily.
BTW, was forced to put the digital speedo up so my co-pilot could keep tabs on the speed. Got to about 115 easy before she took over!
BTW, was forced to put the digital speedo up so my co-pilot could keep tabs on the speed. Got to about 115 easy before she took over!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,121
Likes: 12
From: Connecticut
2018 BMW 540d
In my neighborhood diesel is within a few cents of Premium...sometimes a bit lower,sometimes a bit higher.I'm OK with it being equal to Premium because that's the only resonable reference point for *our* cars.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 231
Likes: 3
2017 E300 • 2016 Tesla Model S 75D
The Bluetec is $1200 more initially but if the prices were to stay as they are now, in 15 months that $1200 would be caught up and it would all be a benefit from there.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,850
Likes: 56
From: New York
2025 Range Rover, 2022 BMW M850 , 2017 MB E400 Coupe
In case of leasing - payment is at least $50-$70 less per month than gasoline version, so you benefit right from the start.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 5,640
Likes: 11
From: GMT -8 hours
Mercedes-Benz
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,747
Likes: 20
From: Central Pennsylvania
2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
It is currently the same price as Premium here ($3.69/gal.). The US continues to be the only country in the world that does not price diesel below regular grade petrol. In 2004 (not that long ago) diesel was on average about 70 cents a gallon cheaper than regular here in Pennsylvania. It is far cheaper to produce than gasoline.
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 599
Likes: 6
From: Maryland
2022 E450 Prior:2021 S580 2012 E350BT, 2013 GL350BT, 2009 ML320BT, 2006 E320CDI, 1987 260E
It is currently the same price as Premium here ($3.69/gal.). The US continues to be the only country in the world that does not price diesel below regular grade petrol. In 2004 (not that long ago) diesel was on average about 70 cents a gallon cheaper than regular here in Pennsylvania. It is far cheaper to produce than gasoline.
This time of year though diesel will tend to go down as demand for heating fuel fell off.
Interestingly I notice diesel usually is delayed behind gasoline with increases and decreases...
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 783
Likes: 1
From: Murrieta, Southern California
Late Built 2005 W-211 E-320 CDI
And Even Lower . .
Really nice to see D2 in most locations selling for less than regular unleaded just like it used to be and should be always!
There is a Union Station in Ontario California located at Grove and Walnut just South
of the I-60 Freeway that has good quality (perhaps the best?) D2 for $3.859.
Guess you know where I get most of my fuel?
DHG
Super Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 655
Likes: 2
Mercedes e350 BlueTec
sw Florida....I paid $3.59 today at a Hess station. Gas Buddy told me it Diesel was available as low as $3.55 a gallon...but that might have been with some tie in or cash only. I paid with credit card.
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
E350 BlueTEC
This may shed some additional light on lower fuel prices.
Fuel Prices Continue to Fall at the Pump
Read the full story »
Fuel Prices Continue to Fall at the Pump
Fuel prices have continued to drop, with diesel reaching $3.846 a gallon, and gas down to $3.612 a gallon.
This week’s report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration continued the recent trend of good news. Since hitting a high in April, fuel prices have dropped weekly. The average price of a …
This week’s report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration continued the recent trend of good news. Since hitting a high in April, fuel prices have dropped weekly. The average price of a …
