73 220D Fuel Economy
I am looking into a 73 220d for sale locally. I think it might make an interesting addition the the fleet as diesel just shot up $.11/gallon today. I have heard people speak of the 220's phenominal fuel economy. Is there any truth to this? I average low to mid 20's in my 83' 300D turbo. That's OK, but 30s or 40s would be better. Does anyone have expereice with these cars and their fuel consumption?
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daBenz averages a bit over 36mpg. Anything below 34mpg and I need to adjust driving habits to what the car wants. Best was 42mpg - nonstop, big tailwind and a general downgrade (eastbound from the Rockies). Travel mostly the two-lanes in the summer.
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for myself,it has been a while since i owned my 220d but i think 27 hiway was the best i ever got, that would be about 70 mph speed.
unless you routinely travel about 42 mph i dont see how you could ever reach high thirties unless your odo was off. tom w |
My old '73 220D seemed to average 30mpg, no matter how or where I drove it. Your best bet for high mpg in a Benz, would be a W201 190D, which apparently can achieve 40mpg regularly. Any one of the VW diesels would be a better bet if your primary goal is to maximize mileage. I've had good luck with my old VWs. YMMV
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When I drove my '71 220D (4-sp) from Va to Id, I got 34-36mpg in level ground, 60mph interstate cruising. The car ran for 10 hours a day so it was completley up to temp for almost all of those miles.
Driving around here in hilly terrain in Id I average 30mpg, but my driving is 90% highway at 60mph where the car will hold that speed. There are a number of hills where all I can do is rest the throttle on the floor and see what she'll do. By comparison, my Chrysler LeBaron averages about 26mpg cruising over the same route at 65-70mph depending on my mood. |
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