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Old 06-18-2008, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowbenz View Post
But the OP claims of 36 mpg are phenomenal and must have been augmented by a stiff tailwind or a black hole or something because 36 highway for 240D is unheard of.
Well, I log every tank in my 300D, and 28-30 MPG is routine for me in that car... We've seen as high as 41 in the 96 E300D, and average 36+. Points of data are virtually worthless, long term trends tell the tale. I dont have a long-term trend on the 240D, when I do, Ill update this. I do have long-term trends on the 300D and E300D, being 28.8 and 36.3 respectively.

Every tank of fuel ever bought is logged, PM is meticulous, and care in driving is always the case.

I dont try to be rude or excessively slow, but my fuel bill trumps someone else's rush in speeding from a red light. Jackrabbit acceleration and racing to stop a car definitely are hindrances to achieving high MPG.

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