190D vs 190E - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tjts1 · #1 09-26-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkenvol

I've got a 2.2 auto and in mixed driving it averages 34-35 mpg. Worst I ever got on a tank was 33 mpg. Highway pushes up near 40 if you keep the speed down around 65 mph but drops off to 36-37 driving 70-75. I could easily see mid 40's with an OD 5th gear and 52 would be pretty amazing.

One of these days I'm going to have to try this whole "65mph" thing... if the semi trucks don't run me off the road. I've heard great things about it.

Walkenvol · #2 09-27-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tjts1

One of these days I'm going to have to try this whole "65mph" thing... if the semi trucks don't run me off the road. I've heard great things about it.

Must not be any state highways in your area with a 55 mph speed limit as that's where we run 65.

tjts1 · #3 09-27-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Walkenvol

Must not be any state highways in your area with a 55 mph speed limit as that's where we run 65.

CHP doesn't have the money for real speed enforcement anymore, only local LEOs do that to any large extent on local roads. You practically have to run someone off the road or do triple digit speeds for CHP to take notice. There's only a few high enforcement zones left like bay area bridges and construction zones.

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