Thread: 2.5 in a W123
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Old 05-27-2009, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by whipplem104 View Post
I see no reason that I can not get high 30's in the fuel mileage and maybe a little better.
Except that it may not be physically possible. The W123 is heavy, has poor aerodynamics and an automatic always sucks the efficiency out of an engine, even with OD and lockup clutch. A 190D 2.5 will barely see high 30's with a manual.
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