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Old 05-02-2009, 10:03 PM
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But on the bright side
These figures are not that different than mine and you guys have twice the HP

I thought some of the 1985 with the 2.88 final drive could get 30 on the freeway if, driven easy. When I had my 300SDs my best ever was 28 and that was on a leisurely trip, mostly on 2 lane highways where I never exceeded 60. That was with 2 people and luggage. Driving at 70 or so, 25 was more typical. In town, my mileage could be as low as 19, because of my lead foot. 240D's are working so much harder that low 20's in town is typical. At sea level I averaged about 25-26 in mixed driving with my 240D.

So, you're actually doing pretty well.
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