Diesel #2

I have owned the 2016 E 250 Bluetec for exactly one month now with 2100 miles driven.

Exterior: Selenite Grey Interior: Crystal Grey / Black MB-Tex / Black Ash Wood trim

Features:

- Panaorama Sunroof
- Heated Seats
- Rear Deck Spoiler / Comfort Box
- ATTENTION ASSIST
- COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS PRE-SAFE
- Eagle View 360 Camera System

P01 Premium 1 Package: COMMAND System Navigation, Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound System, Power Folding Mirrors, Power Sunshade

321 Sport Package - Lowered Sport Suspension, Sport Bodystyling

389 KEYLESS-GO Package

993 Lane Tracking Package: Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist

996 Parking Assist Package: PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist, Surround View System

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First Imperssions: After a bit over 2000 miles driven, i have to say that i highly recommend this vehicle to anyone who is in the market for a diesel vehicle. The E 250 with the Sport Package handles expertly and imperfections in the road are incredibly well dampened. My vehicle is equipped with 245/45/17 tires which soaks up pot holes and cracks. My only complaint would be the OEM tires, which are Bridgestone Turanza EL-400. The tires are a bit harsh and noisy but i will be replacing them soon with Continentals or Bridgestone Driveguards. I need to stick with Run Flats because i do not have a spare due to the DEF tank.

The 2.1L turbo diesel engine which delivers 195 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque is more than adequate for everyday use. The torque kicks in around 1600 RPM which is great for going up steep inclinations, the engine does not down shift at all, where as a regular 4 cylinder engine or even a 6 cycliner would have to downshift to 4th or 5th gear depending on the steepness of the climb raising the RPMs well over 2000. This obviously is great for fuel economy, but the best part is how quiet and relaxed the engine is. There is no diesel noise at all in the cabin. Just as quiet as a E 350.

The fuel economy is obviously one of the perks of owning a diesel vehicle, this being my first one. The E 250 is a highway machine, i have taken a few short trips to Vegas and Santa Barbara, traveling about 73 - 77 mph the whole trip, i was able to get 38.4 mpg. On a city and highway mixed driving in LA, 31-33 mpg is more realistic. Also diesel fuel is at times almost $1.00 cheaper than 91 octane at certain stations here in Los Angeles, another bonus. Currently, it is around $.50 less per gallon.

Overall thumbs up for the E 250, i am definitely sold on the brand and the diesel engine. I am currently leasing but will switch to buy unless a more efficient diesel engine comes out.

Thanks for reading
-Vincent

thefisch

nice review and even better looking car!

Raymond Lee

You'll most likely get improved fuel mileage as time goes by. You won't need any more power either unless you are racing. I really do believe you have made a good choice.

Diesel #2

Thank you, i believe i did as well. What type of fuel economy are you getting from your 2014 E 250 ?

Raymond Lee

You won't believe it but I have sometimes got 50 miles per gallon on freeway driving with my wife on board and with air conditioner on and off. It is not I only who reported similar story.

E250 BlueTEC

I just purchased an E250 4MATIC. I'm currently averaging the low 40's, but I have yet to complete break-in. I'm expecting things to improve with time (50 MPG would be great).

mikemargolis

Congrats on a great car.

I own a 2011 E-350 Bluetec, currently with 92,000 miles. In fact, I am sitting at New Country Mercedes having the brakes done. 90K out of brakes ain't too bad!

My car averages about 31mpg, on the highway, if I put it there and leave it there, it'll deliver about 37mpg. But mine is the 6 cal, so a lot more torque than yours.

Love my car, going to run it, God willing, to 200,000 miles.

Airmousam

Nice write up, looking good

Diesel #2

Congrats on the new car, hope you are enjoying it as much as i am. Many safe miles.

Wow, 90,000 miles on a set of brake pads is quite amazing, I have never went over 40k miles without the front pads giving out. But then again, i have never owned an E Class.

LSkrabut

I got a 14 E250 with just over 60K miles on it, in just over 2 years of owning it.


Last Sunday, a mountainous drive up to 10.7k' and back on the interstate running 80-85 with air on most of the way (100o in SLC in the afternoon on the interstate), got 47.1 per car computer. Guessing since I haven't fill it back up yet, more like a true 44-45mpg.


My overall since the day I drove it off the lot, figuring via math, around 41mpg total.


Once I got over 30K miles, the mileage on mine went up.

thenew3

90k miles is pretty impressive.

How much is the dealer charging for the brake job? Is it just front or front and back?

Thanks

Diesel #2

With those type of stats you should be getting around 750-800 miles per tank, is this so ?

Im really looking forward to the increased MPG as the engine breaks in.

mikemargolis

Fronts $730, rears $580, and I had a -10% coupon.

All the local indies were more.

mikemargolis

I have broken 700 miles on a tank about half a dozen times, most miles was 730.

And that is with the 6 cyl engine. You 4 cyl guys should be killing that.

LSkrabut

A few tank refills in the upper 700's, but I tend to refill early and not to be too low on the gallons left in the tank.

5/29/2016 I ran 756 miles, using 16.1gal, 46.957MPG via math mileage/47.1 Dash MPG. 59,723 miles on the E for that refill.

Diesel #2

All these great stats really confirm that i made a good choice for the application that the vehicle is used for. As someone said above, if your are not racing, you really do not need more power than this for commuting. Really does not feel like a 4 cylinder.

Raymond Lee

I never had problem dashing on to Freeway out here in California. Mountain climbing? You won't believe this is a 4 banger!

looney100

My wife just took her E250 on a recent business trip. She returned after driving 1000 km, and still had more than a quarter tank left.
The fuel economy of these cars is unmatched.

Diesel #2

Out of curiosity, what are you paying for Diesel fuel up there in Canada ?

Mike450

Encouraging news, as my wife is also eyeing the E250 as a replacement for her Passat TDI.

Passat has been good to her, but the buyback offer may be too good to pass up. She averages 20k miles year.