ML diesel MPG?
Hi,
is the new ML diesel rated at 25 mpg highway? MB emphasizes the efficency of all new ML's but isn't the VW Touareg tdi rated at 28 mpg hwy? VW owners seem to consistently get low 30's on the hwy. VW does have 8 speed tranny but ML has revised 7 speed and new tranny fluid etc that they say improves efficiency. VW and ML weigh the same. Why isn't ML rated for higher highway MPG? What can one expect for real world (highway cruising at 70) mpg on ML diesel? Currently own 05 ML 500 but considering a new rig/ diesel. |
Touareg vs. ML diesel mileage
Originally Posted by MinnBobber
(Post 4796775)
Hi,
is the new ML diesel rated at 25 mpg highway? MB emphasizes the efficency of all new ML's but isn't the VW Touareg tdi rated at 28 mpg hwy? VW owners seem to consistently get low 30's on the hwy. VW does have 8 speed tranny but ML has revised 7 speed and new tranny fluid etc that they say improves efficiency. VW and ML weigh the same. Why isn't ML rated for higher highway MPG? What can one expect for real world (highway cruising at 70) mpg on ML diesel? Currently own 05 ML 500 but considering a new rig/ diesel. |
My 2011 ML350BT consistently gets 24+ MPG with a mix of 50% city/50%.
On mainly highway driving it can easily get 29+ MPG at 75 MPH. http://www.fuelly.com/car/volkswagen/touareg/2011 http://www.fuelly.com/car/mercedes-benz/ml350/2011 |
I have 2011 ML350BT with 1300 miles on it and in the City driving I average about 22-24, on the highway 26-30mpg depending on speed and aggressiveness
I'm very happy with MPG overall. Especially after coming out of 2009 ML350 4matic which at the best highway rate was about 21-22mpg... |
Originally Posted by dla208
(Post 4801133)
I have 2011 ML350BT with 1300 miles on it and in the City driving I average about 22-24, on the highway 26-30mpg depending on speed and aggressiveness
I'm very happy with MPG overall. Especially after coming out of 2009 ML350 4matic which at the best highway rate was about 21-22mpg... |
My 09 Bluetec typically delivers 22mpg mixed and 27-28mpg when cruizing. The computer tends to overstate by 1-2mpg.
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I got 1141 kms (709 miles) on one tank in my 08 last summer. Pretty amazing!!
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The 2012 BlueTEC is actually rated 27 mpg highway
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Diesel mileage
Originally Posted by DieselFamily
(Post 4905730)
The 2012 BlueTEC is actually rated 27 mpg highway
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymanu.htm |
thanks
25 mpg must have been preliminary est.
27 mpg sounds better, more in line with MB info which said newer engine and tranny changes emphasized better mileage. Could somebody post what rpms the engine is turning at 60/65/70?? Thanks I am irked at diesel prices though. At one station today here in MN, regular was $3.39 and diesel $4.09. WTF..... What's diesel compared to regular in other states?? Here, when gas is is $3.70+, diesel was more like 40 cents above regular. |
Originally Posted by MinnBobber
(Post 4906824)
I am irked at diesel prices though. At one station today here in MN, regular was $3.39 and diesel $4.09. WTF.....
What's diesel compared to regular in other states?? Here, when gas is is $3.70+, diesel was more like 40 cents above regular. |
Originally Posted by MinnBobber
(Post 4906824)
I am irked at diesel prices though. At one station today here in MN, regular was $3.39 and diesel $4.09. WTF..... What's diesel compared to regular in other states??
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THe MB should have a higher REAL WORLD # than the VW depending on how you drive. the City MPG is higher than the VW. I drove both back to back recently at neighboring dealers. No contest on fit, finish or the feel of power in the MB. I really wanted to like the VW more bc. it was cheaper and it is a back up car for me.
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Originally Posted by Gladesman1
(Post 4907867)
THe MB should have a higher REAL WORLD # than the VW depending on how you drive. the City MPG is higher than the VW. I drove both back to back recently at neighboring dealers. No contest on fit, finish or the feel of power in the MB. I really wanted to like the VW more bc. it was cheaper and it is a back up car for me.
I really want to try/buy a diesel but today the regular was $3.23 and diesel was $4.29. Isn't diesel cheaper to refine??? |
Well my Hemi Jeep runs on regular but if you can afford a ML and factor in the value of your time always refilling the gas, you may find Diesel cheaper at 6 bucks a gallon! It is a lot of car for the money but in my opinion and I will be the one looking over the dash for the next XX years, I like the look of the ML the best. My wife has an X5 also a looker but it is even more expensive and is not layer out as well for even moderate off roading and trailering.
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Originally Posted by MinnBobber
(Post 4907884)
I really want to try/buy a diesel but today the regular was $3.23 and diesel was $4.29. Isn't diesel cheaper to refine???
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Originally Posted by DieselFamily
(Post 4905730)
The 2012 BlueTEC is actually rated 27 mpg highway
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diesel fuel prices
Originally Posted by listerone
(Post 4908061)
As has been said earlier you must use Premium as your comparison point when talking fuel price.In my neck of the woods Diesel is about 5-10 cents a gallon more than Premium.
Premium was $3.45 and diesel was $4.29 today. Price is much closer when gas is $3.75 ++. In fact, I believe just recently the gas dropped 40 cents/gal and diesel went up 30 cents per gal. It makes no sense except diesel pricing is really a ripoff here. I wish diesel was consistently only 5-10 cents over premium here!! |
Originally Posted by MinnBobber
(Post 4909772)
Diesel vehicle would be easy choice if pricing was so close here in MN.
Premium was $3.45 and diesel was $4.29 today. Price is much closer when gas is $3.75 ++. In fact, I believe just recently the gas dropped 40 cents/gal and diesel went up 30 cents per gal. It makes no sense except diesel pricing is really a ripoff here. I wish diesel was consistently only 5-10 cents over premium here!! |
Originally Posted by farrbar
(Post 4909936)
Don't forget to add the cost of Ad Blue when crunching numbers.
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
(Post 4909958)
That's pretty minimal.
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
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Originally Posted by farrbar
(Post 4910237)
As long as people don't rely on the Stealer for it...... I have heard some dealers suggest you must use them or it voids warranty.
Here is standard for DEF from the manual: |
Originally Posted by 2012MLBlue
(Post 4804024)
I got 1141 kms (709 miles) on one tank in my 08 last summer. Pretty amazing!!
Meaning you paid for metalic in base price |
Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
(Post 4907049)
I always compare it to premium, since that's what my current ML and BMW take. Here it's equal at best, +10-15 cents at worst. Depending on your driving, it's likely to take 4+ years to amortize the up front $1,500 difference.
thanks for info in all the posts |
Gas vs. diesel economy, etc.
Originally Posted by dougiebear
(Post 4916010)
GREG you dont drive enough LOL (4 years)
thanks for info in all the posts |
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