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Originally Posted by jmcgill
I was reading that the 300's before like 1993 do not have to be operated with premium gas....I like that.
Wouldlndt the v8 do much worse on gas mileage?
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My mother's 2001 E430 routinely gets 20-21 mixed mpg, mostly interstate driving. If its any consolation, my 560 even gets 18 if I don't push her too hard.
We haven't had any issues with the E-klasse yet, considering it has 40,000 miles on it, and my 560 is currently at 220,000 ish with moderate e.g. between 1-2000 bucks a year in indy performed maintenance.
The 430 is also faaast. Like, plant you in your seat fast. While only 1 second faster to 60 than my 560, the added girth certainly helps transfer the energy more evenly to my body. Having also owned a 420, economy is no better than the 560 in my experience, plus the 560 has the benefit of luxury options.
-Carlen