ML 500 Gas mileage
12-14-2004, 11:56 PM
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ML 500 Gas mileage
What gas mileage is anyone getting on an 04 or 05 ML500? I am achieving around 12.5 MPG in suburban driving and 15 MPG on the interstate at about 75MPH. Thought that I would achieve 2-3 more MPG. Thnks.
12-15-2004, 08:58 AM
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2010 ML550, 2010 E350 4M, 1966 Corvette Convt C2
Getting 14.5 to 15 around town, 20 to 21 on the road at 65 to 70 MPH. Has not changed from the day I took delivery new.
12-15-2004, 12:38 PM
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2005 ML500 SE, 2005 X5
Originally Posted by leezel
Did your mileage improve after the breakin period or was it always 19-20MPG on hiway?
12-15-2004, 06:05 PM
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12.5 or so city, up to 21 on the highway with 93 octane fuel. Using 91 octane netted a drop to 17-19 highway. A 15 MPG ML500 is not unusual, it has a lot to do with tire pressures, driving habits, and octane. Cold weather will keep the engine in warm up mode longer, and it will use a substantial amount more fuel.
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12-16-2004, 11:00 AM
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Never really differentiated between city and highway since I haven't been on a highway trip lately. Currently I am getting 16mpg with combo driving. I am heading to San Diego (roughly 350 miles from LV) and will let y'all know what I get for that highway jaunt.
Cheers,
Dell
Cheers,
Dell
