Great gas mileage
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I haven't posted anything here for quite a while but I thought I would show you proof of the kind of gas mileage I get with my 2014 S550 with standard wheels. I was driving from eastern MA to Akron, OH yesterday. After I gased up in far northeast PA I reset the gas mileage. I apologize for the poor photo but that's obviously a reflection of of the flash on the driver info screen. But you can still see the details. You must admit that 29.4 mpg for 381 miles is pretty damn good. I sometimes get even better gas mileage than that depending on wind conditions.
As you can see my average speed was 69 mph since the reset.
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I haven't posted anything here for quite a while but I thought I would show you proof of the kind of gas mileage I get with my 2014 S550 with standard wheels. I was driving from eastern MA to Akron, OH yesterday. After I gased up in far northeast PA I reset the gas mileage. I apologize for the poor photo but that's obviously a reflection of of the flash on the driver info screen. But you can still see the details. You must admit that 29.4 mpg for 381 miles is pretty damn good. I sometimes get even better gas mileage than that depending on wind conditions.
As you can see my average speed was 69 mph since the reset.
I haven't posted anything here for quite a while but I thought I would show you proof of the kind of gas mileage I get with my 2014 S550 with standard wheels. I was driving from eastern MA to Akron, OH yesterday. After I gased up in far northeast PA I reset the gas mileage. I apologize for the poor photo but that's obviously a reflection of of the flash on the driver info screen. But you can still see the details. You must admit that 29.4 mpg for 381 miles is pretty damn good. I sometimes get even better gas mileage than that depending on wind conditions.
As you can see my average speed was 69 mph since the reset.
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On my former 2009 E320 Bluetec I can get over 40 mpg. On my 2014 S550 I can't get over 24 mpg @70 mph. I do have less than 2K miles on the clock, maybe it needs more break in. Oh I do have 20" run flats.
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I picked up my S600 in North Carolina on Wednesday with 64 miles on the clock and drove to Austin Tx over 3 days.
Day 1: 450 miles:: 22.5 MPG, light rain for 6 hours
Day 2: 480 miles:: 23.2 MPG, perfect weather
Day 3: 460 miles:: 24.0 MPG, perfect weather
I am assuming that the engine and tranny are simply loosening up as the mileage increases.
Day 1: 450 miles:: 22.5 MPG, light rain for 6 hours
Day 2: 480 miles:: 23.2 MPG, perfect weather
Day 3: 460 miles:: 24.0 MPG, perfect weather
I am assuming that the engine and tranny are simply loosening up as the mileage increases.
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When referring to the cluster mileage readings you should also provide "calibration data" from real fill-ups (a few thousand miles preferably). The car is usually a bit optimistic, of the order of up to 0,5 litres per 100 km (but I've had a car that was showing slightly pessimistic consumption figures).
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When referring to the cluster mileage readings you should also provide "calibration data" from real fill-ups (a few thousand miles preferably). The car is usually a bit optimistic, of the order of up to 0,5 litres per 100 km (but I've had a car that was showing slightly pessimistic consumption figures).
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There was a 300 mile stretch of I-95/I-4 (heading south from DC) that I drove a couple of years ago in my Bluetec.Steady 70mph...perfect conditions...no traffic slowdowns.I got 39mpg fill up-to-fill up.The trip computer showed somewhere around 45mpg which was consistent with what I had seen in the past...highway readings that were about 10% too optimistic.
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wow Bean, you've racked up some miles ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
have A service yet?
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Yes I have racked up some miles. I LOVE driving this car like no other car I have ever owned. I take a few round trips to Akron from Des Moines per year and that really adds up. Plus, this time, I visited the New England area to see friends and relatives in Portland, ME and in MA.
I will have the first service appointment on the car when I get back home in Des Moines. I'm heading back home this Tuesday. I have a prepaid 3 year service agreement.
The way I see it, a car like this is meant to be driven.
I will have the first service appointment on the car when I get back home in Des Moines. I'm heading back home this Tuesday. I have a prepaid 3 year service agreement.
The way I see it, a car like this is meant to be driven.
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Wow, jealous of all those miles! About double what we have so far. This really is a car meant to be driven on trips, I look forward to driving on trips much more than I used to.
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couldn't agree more Bean, I'm somewhere around 6-7K so far.....it's easy to drive in
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That is pretty great mileage although I'm getting nowhere near that in highway driving. The best I get is around 24-25 mpg driving between 70 MPH and 75 MPH (welcome to Texas). I haven't really done any measurements via the pump so I'll try that and see how it goes.
I did get my S just about fully loaded, minus the four place seating and the sports package. But I can't believe the options would add that much weight.
Irrespective of that, my total mileage is around 3800 thus far. Yep, been a bit of a garage queen but going to change that soon enough.
I did get my S just about fully loaded, minus the four place seating and the sports package. But I can't believe the options would add that much weight.
Irrespective of that, my total mileage is around 3800 thus far. Yep, been a bit of a garage queen but going to change that soon enough.
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We just crossed 2k miles on the odometer and on a recent 90 mi non-stop all freeway trip, we averaged 24.5mpg including several spots of traffic. Avg'd 60mph. Not bad at all for a car of this size.
My 2008 E550 does 27-29mpg on this same route.
My 2008 E550 does 27-29mpg on this same route.
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Finally got 25.5 mpg average last weekend at 70 mph for 40 miles. Before getting off the highway I was at 26 mpg. I now have 1,700 on the clock.
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do you guys drive in sport mode? maybe that's why I only see 21 MPG at fill up last night
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Guys, yesterday I drove all day from Akron, OH to Des Moines. I reset it after I had driven about 50 miles. On this photo you see the results. I even had a light head wind for the first half of the trip but it then turned into a bit of a tail wind the second half.
I forgot to check it out at the pump. Maybe it is a little optimist but it's still pretty awesome. I can drive for at least 600 miles on one tankful.
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I just completed a 2000 mile round trip between PA and FL with my 2014 S550 4matic. My average mileage was 25.2 MPG. I have the Sport Package with 19" AMG wheels and had the ECO on the entire 2000 miles. My average MPH was 64 miles per hour. This is the best mileage I will get out of the car as I used the Distronic Plus the entire 2000 miles. I even got many massages out of the drivers seat. What a stress free drive.
I now have 9500 miles on the car--just about ready for the 1st A Service.
I now have 9500 miles on the car--just about ready for the 1st A Service.
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I just completed a 2000 mile round trip between PA and FL with my 2014 S550 4matic. My average mileage was 25.2 MPG. I have the Sport Package with 19" AMG wheels and had the ECO on the entire 2000 miles. My average MPH was 64 miles per hour. This is the best mileage I will get out of the car as I used the Distronic Plus the entire 2000 miles. I even got many massages out of the drivers seat. What a stress free drive.
I now have 9500 miles on the car--just about ready for the 1st A Service.
I now have 9500 miles on the car--just about ready for the 1st A Service.
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Hey Bean, I'm catching up. Coming back from Daytona Beach (150 miles) I averaged 28 mpg. Got as high as 28.2 mpg for about 50 miles @70 mph average.
I now have 2,300 miles on the clock, tires are 20" run flats.
I now have 2,300 miles on the clock, tires are 20" run flats.
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how the hell are you guys getting so many miles??
I never see more that 20-22![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
stay in eco mode?
drive like grand dad?
what am I missing?
I never see more that 20-22
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stay in eco mode?
drive like grand dad?
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I have the sport package / 20 inch wheels.
I stay in eco mode most of the time.
I live in Michigan where the posted speed limits are more of a guideline than a rule.