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Originally Posted by DslBnz
Compare apples to apples in regards to fuel economy.
What was the average mpg for the same chassis, same displacement gasser version Mercedes.
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If you're driving an MB it's either Premium or Diesel (any Benzes use regular?)
Out side of that, the comparison is between marques.
With the MPG difference, diesel would have to be 25% higher
than premium just for "break even" compared to fuel costs vs a gasser.
I'm getting 24-26 city (Chicago) and just got 31 hwy on a trip from
Chi to Pittsburgh. It was on 17" wheels at an averaging 70-75 mph.
(Indiana speed limit is 70. Ohio 65). On the stock 15s I get 2 more mpg.
25/30 is what the new energy conservation legislation is targeting
over the next 8 (i think) years. That will catch everyone up
with these 20+ yr. old masterpieces.
Remember... we're weighing in like SUVs.
And a BluTec at 52,000 ?? If I'm buying new, I'd be all over that!
Right now I'm just trying to get 20 more years out of the 300D
