I have noticed the same thing with my 430 - impressive mileage for a V8. If I drive hard in the city, the mileage drops accordingly. However, cruising on the highway, I'll get close to the same mileage as the V6 of the same vintage, around 9-10L/100Km.

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

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