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Biglex 02-17-2008 05:17 PM
engine longevity
 
So since I am a mercedes diesel owner, I know very little about the gassers, but am considering making the change. From about 96 and up, which are the better engines in regards to lasting longest and best gas mileage?

throne7 02-17-2008 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Biglex (Post 1766661)
So since I am a mercedes diesel owner, I know very little about the gassers, but am considering making the change. From about 96 and up, which are the better engines in regards to lasting longest and best gas mileage?


May I ask, why would u want to go away from diesel? Aren't they suppose to save you money at the gas pump?

Biglex 02-17-2008 11:03 PM
Well for quite some time now, diesel is costing about 40-50 cents more a gallon than gasoline. It is beginning to not be worth it.

POS 02-17-2008 11:31 PM
The w210 with the 3.2 V6 and the 5-speed (after 1998) is the best combo of mpg, longevity, and bang-for-buck in the mid-size cars. You can go smaller to the C-class, but I think the mpg gains will be minimal.

mpolli 02-18-2008 01:13 AM
The M111 are pretty bulletproof. I get 31 on the hwy. Non turbo. Not much accelleration though.

Biglex 02-18-2008 01:56 PM
the m111, is that the 1.8 4 cylinder?

mpolli 02-18-2008 08:07 PM
It's a 4 cyl. In the C series. It has been 2.2L and 2.3L and maybe others.


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