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Originally Posted by pawoSD
Interesting. The SLR gains 33% more mileage over the veyron, which is interesting in that its engine has a max output of 626hp.....while the veyron is 1001....so its about 30ish % less hp.....thus the 1 extra mpg. Thats weird! 
Diesels rock. I've thought about how much electricity is required just to keep a dumb gasser going.....on a M103 its like 20 amps @ 12 volts....thats crazy. 9-10amps for the fuel pump(s).....ignition coil/computer/injection is another 7-10 amps......so inefficient.
A diesel only needs to keep its injection/lift pump moving...far less energy use/loss. |
I don't think electrical usage is a major factor in comparing diesel to gasser efficiency, though it might be a factor in comparing reliability!
Fortunately, not even an electric lift-pump in any of my diesels, and my Benz gassers have only ignition and, on my 250s, a couple tiny fuel cut-off solenoids on the carbs - hardly a major electrical drain.
Happy Motoring, Mark