GL 450 Gas Mileage
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I got 21 mpg on the trip up there and that was at speeds of...well, let's just say a bit in excess of the posted speed limit! That mileage was calculated manually, not using the trip computer. I find the trip computer to be a bit overly optimistic on the mileage.
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I used the trip computer and got 21 on the way up. On the way back, I got 20.2 or so and overall was around 19.4 including the city and Red rock driving. I averaged 70 mph both ways again from the trip computer.
I am very pleasantly surprised. I also second Jen's comment on mileage improving with age. I believe that as the engine adapts/learns your style the mileage improves.
I am very pleasantly surprised. I also second Jen's comment on mileage improving with age. I believe that as the engine adapts/learns your style the mileage improves.
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When we filled up the 450 leaving Vegas, I did the calculation on mileage & Allen was impressed. I said, "Yeah, but I know Steve is getting about 25 in his 320!"
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When we filled up the 450 leaving Vegas, I did the calculation on mileage & Allen was impressed. I said, "Yeah, but I know Steve is getting about 25 in his 320!"
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So when in Vegas, I went to Mobil to fill up and sure enough the pump stopped at $ 75 like it does here in LA. I cursed as usual and did the whole routine again, like I do in LA, to make sure I have a full tank. In LA, my second pumping usually runs about 10 to 12 dollars. In Vegas, it was $ 3.
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Thought I would add to my flipant remark above. I really wanted a diesel but here in CA they are not approved until the 2009 year model which will have made the wait much too long. I always thought CARB was shortsighted in that they did not look at the overall emissions per mile with the much more efficient MB bluetec engine and certainly did not look at the overall lower GH gas number. Sitting on the ARB in my county they still tend to look at the individual engine numbers rather than the overall picture. The real winner will be when we eliminate all parafin fuels (on road and off road) that are not ultra low sulpher. Enjoy the ride and especially the 25% fewer trips to the pump!
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What a pleasure meeting everyone, especially you guys who made it seem a lot less strange to be going to these types of gatherings because you (Jen) do it a lot!
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The best I have ever done was 22 miles per gallon going to California on one very early morning drive with no traffic. Typically, I get between 19 to 21 on the highway. My drive to work is part highway part city and I typically get around 16 to 17 for the mixed use. Pretty good in my opinion.
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The best I have ever done was 22 miles per gallon going to California on one very early morning drive with no traffic. Typically, I get between 19 to 21 on the highway. My drive to work is part highway part city and I typically get around 16 to 17 for the mixed use. Pretty good in my opinion.
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The average driving speed was 88mph.
At that speed, I'm pleased with the fuel economy of our 550.
Total trip time was 9 hours 56 minutes with all of our stops.
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Holy moly!!! Were the tyres in touch with the ground? Well done!
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I know, I know. I just can't get over how this thing cruises the highways. I guess it helps that there really is no traffic on the interstate between St. George and Grand Junction. Very, very fun as you can imagine.
I let my friends drive home as well, and they enjoyed themselves immensely.
I let my friends drive home as well, and they enjoyed themselves immensely.
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