Pros and Cons of a 4 Matic - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Jim B. · #16 09-29-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoneseller

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jlomon · #17 09-29-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

My uncle gets probably about 5mpg less in his E350 because of the AWD.

Figure high teens around town, and mid to low 20's on the highway.

If your uncle is taking a 5mpg hit I'd wager that's more about a lead foot than the 2-300 extra pounds a 4Matic carries around.

We get 24 or 25 mpg in the winter and 25 or 26 in the summer with a 70/30 highway/city split, and that is with a wagon. I'd expect to do a little better with a sedan.

Hatterasguy · #18 09-29-2009, 06:24 PM

Last time he drove to FL he averaged 80...

MBlovr · #19 09-29-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

My uncle gets probably about 5mpg less in his E350 because of the AWD.

Figure high teens around town, and mid to low 20's on the highway.

I'd say it's more like 2-3 mpg. I have averaged 22.4 mpg for the last 5-6k miles in mixed 20/80 city highway driving 10 mile commute each way

Pete Geither · #20 09-29-2009, 07:43 PM

I got 27.5 on my trip from Kansas to here in the 07 4-matic.

TylerH860 · #21 09-29-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Geither

I got 27.5 on my trip from Kansas to here in the 07 4-matic.

I managed 24 out of mine going 65 the whole way. A friend was following me in Rotchester, which is about as fast as it can go without risking life and limb.

C280 Sport · #22 09-29-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tarheel75

I've been looking at a late model (2006) C280. A majority are 4 Matics. I have no need for a 4WD in extreme Eastern NC. Are there inherent problems with these models? I've been looking at E320s but the C280 seems to be more in my price range. Of course this is like comparing apples to oranges with these two models.

tarheel75

Funny that you say this. I am in the same boat as you. My 2000 C Class just died so its gone now and need to replace it. We looked at couple 06 C280 4matic. If you dont have a need for the FWD dont get it then. HOw manuy miles do you commute to work? And funny that you say E320. I actually looked into a 2003-2004 E Class but it is very hrd to find one under warrenrty. Do you get any snow where you arE? Where I am we get a ton of snow and since it will be my sons car and he lived up north at College we are debating on to get the AWD or just a normal one with a great set of snowtires. Not sure what. We are still looking around.