Got 43 mpg / 5.4 l/100km in my 2013 GLK 250 BlueTec today (Pics).
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Got 43 mpg / 5.4 l/100km in my 2013 GLK 250 BlueTec today (Pics).
After driving home from work I looked down and was pleasantly surprised to see 43.2 mpg / 5.4 l/100km, I must say it put a smile on my face 
I recently upgraded to the 2013 GLK 250 BlueTec from a 2010 GLK 350 4matic (Loved everything about it except the premium gas requirement and fuel economy).
Now that the BlueTec Diesel engine is broken in its nice to see this kind of fuel economy and still have the torque when you need it….All 369lb-ft of it
I have always read about the advantages of Diesel but Now that I have the Blutec I get it.
It’s a torque monster when you need it and fuel efficient when you need it.
FYI: In Canada, Diesel is normally cheaper than premium and even regular Gasoline.
What kind of numbers are you getting from your GLK BlueTec’s after break in (Average & Best Case ) ?
I recently upgraded to the 2013 GLK 250 BlueTec from a 2010 GLK 350 4matic (Loved everything about it except the premium gas requirement and fuel economy).
Now that the BlueTec Diesel engine is broken in its nice to see this kind of fuel economy and still have the torque when you need it….All 369lb-ft of it
I have always read about the advantages of Diesel but Now that I have the Blutec I get it.
It’s a torque monster when you need it and fuel efficient when you need it.
FYI: In Canada, Diesel is normally cheaper than premium and even regular Gasoline.
What kind of numbers are you getting from your GLK BlueTec’s after break in (Average & Best Case ) ?
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'02 VW Golf TDI, '13 GLK 250
better than you think..
dude, the mpg numbers you are seeing there are US mpg...if you convert that to imp mpg (which we use in Canada) you are looking at 50 mpg plus...now that there is quite impressive.
Just checked it out- 52.31 mpg imp!!!!
Just checked it out- 52.31 mpg imp!!!!
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So your saying the full tank will get you 830 mile ? correct me if I am wrong as I found when I search the tank size is 15g
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That 5.4 l/100km and 43 mpg was just my drive home from workthat day (mostly highway and probably a best case).
On average I am getting low 7s in l/100km and mid 30s in mpg(mixed city, highway and the occasional adrenalin back road mountain drive).
Overall it’s a BIG jump in fuel economy over my old 350 and is still fun to drive due to the torqueboost
Thats why I am curious to see what other GLK 250 Blutec ownersare getting?
On average I am getting low 7s in l/100km and mid 30s in mpg(mixed city, highway and the occasional adrenalin back road mountain drive
).Overall it’s a BIG jump in fuel economy over my old 350 and is still fun to drive due to the torqueboost
Thats why I am curious to see what other GLK 250 Blutec ownersare getting?
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Time for some metric math.
1L=.264 US Gallons
100km= 62.1 Miles
So 5.4L = 1.4256 US Gallons divided into 62.1 miles equals about 43.5 MPG
I have heard reports as high as 48 MPG highway from Europe.
surfice it to say - not bad mileage for an SUV. I'll have my USA delivery this weekend and I will post my numbers.
1L=.264 US Gallons
100km= 62.1 Miles
So 5.4L = 1.4256 US Gallons divided into 62.1 miles equals about 43.5 MPG
I have heard reports as high as 48 MPG highway from Europe.
surfice it to say - not bad mileage for an SUV. I'll have my USA delivery this weekend and I will post my numbers.
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Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 4-Matic - 2011
Fuel usage GLK CDI
Hi!
I have a 2011 GLK 220 CDI 4-Matic that I have been driving since March/April 2011. Mostly it is city/suburban driving but sometimes highway.
My average consumption is 8 l / 100km. On highway up to 110/120 km / h it averages about 6-7l/100km above that it will be more around 8l/100km and more. It is using a bit more than I expected but the shape of the car is probably the biggest reason for this.
The 220 CDI is the same engine but not as powerful as the 250 CDI.
I have a 2011 GLK 220 CDI 4-Matic that I have been driving since March/April 2011. Mostly it is city/suburban driving but sometimes highway.
My average consumption is 8 l / 100km. On highway up to 110/120 km / h it averages about 6-7l/100km above that it will be more around 8l/100km and more. It is using a bit more than I expected but the shape of the car is probably the biggest reason for this.
The 220 CDI is the same engine but not as powerful as the 250 CDI.
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Time for some metric math.
1L=.264 US Gallons
100km= 62.1 Miles
So 5.4L = 1.4256 US Gallons divided into 62.1 miles equals about 43.5 MPG
I have heard reports as high as 48 MPG highway from Europe.
surfice it to say - not bad mileage for an SUV. I'll have my USA delivery this weekend and I will post my numbers.
1L=.264 US Gallons
100km= 62.1 Miles
So 5.4L = 1.4256 US Gallons divided into 62.1 miles equals about 43.5 MPG
I have heard reports as high as 48 MPG highway from Europe.
surfice it to say - not bad mileage for an SUV. I'll have my USA delivery this weekend and I will post my numbers.
Big difference and your math is definitely not 'metric' math as you claim. Using 'metric' math, 5.4l/100 kms works out to well over 50 mpg imp.
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I'm thinking there must be a way to reprogram the mileage calculator to make it this way.
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2010 BMW 335d, 2013 GLK250
Wow! I could only wish to achieve something similar where I live. It's a little too hilly to get those awesome number. Best I got on the highway was 6.5L/100km with close to 2000km on the clock.
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Dissapointing EPA estimate on MB sites
Simply put, not worth the investment if highway is 33 and city is 24 mpg.
source:http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicl...model-GLK250BT
source:http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicl...model-GLK250BT
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In US GLK250BT ($38,590) is only 4Matic version and is $500 less than GLK350 4Matic ( $39,090)
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Has anyone in the US purchased the 250 with the EPA mileage estimate being 33 mpg highway and driven 150 + miles and got a pic to show what the odometer/dash reads?Could you post?
I saw the discussion above of Canadian pics and read about the US vs Canadian gallon but cannot get past what MB [EPA] lists on the sticker. A couple posts would help of US mileage [sure its ok to drive in Canada if you bought the car in the US with the sticker as described]. Thank you for allowing this annoyance.
I saw the discussion above of Canadian pics and read about the US vs Canadian gallon but cannot get past what MB [EPA] lists on the sticker. A couple posts would help of US mileage [sure its ok to drive in Canada if you bought the car in the US with the sticker as described]. Thank you for allowing this annoyance.
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GLK 350 / Porsche 993
I get 22 MPG only only on highways and it's usually closer to 20.
Winter months don't help either.
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I don't know how to easily upload photos but the trip data as of yesterday was 243 miles 33.9mpg. This is roughly 210 highway miles and 33 city (as well as a few throttle presses by me to here the diesel and turbos purr!) The mpg after the first day was 37.3mpg (all highway)!
From what I have read this should increase a little as the engine breaks-in.
From what I have read this should increase a little as the engine breaks-in.
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Simply put, not worth the investment if highway is 33 and city is 24 mpg.
source:http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicl...model-GLK250BT
source:http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicl...model-GLK250BT
- if dont drive much, the adblue might have to be flushed out every x years as it degrades. extra cost
- loss of spare, inconvienent. extra cost of run-flats
- unknown extra 'hidden' maintaince costs the dealer might add for diesel engine. is there really nothing besides adblue solution fill/flush?
Essentially if MPG is the only reason to go glk250, is it worth it?
