Can any of you guys tell me the REALISTIC MPG that your E320 gets? We are deciding on a '94 E320 wagon that is in GREAT condition, 115,000 miles, Head gasket done (oil leak problem). Thanks, Chris

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.

All gas Benz get crummy fuel mileage. Don't let it be a deal buster.

15 around town, 23 - 25 on the road.

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95 SL500 Smoke Silver, Parchment 64K
07 E350 4matic Station Wagon White 34K
02 E320 4Matic Silver/grey 80K
05 F150 Silver 44K

I had a 95 sedan, which I drove primarily on the highway. It got 29 mpg.

City can mean a lot of different things to different people, but assuming most of your city driving is still in motion, I would guess 22 mpg.

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Prost!

Based on all I know, I would say 23-25 on the highway too. Combined of 20.

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1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

I don't know what part of Calif. you live in, but mileage depends on a lot of variables. I live in the hills near LA, a lot of traffic signals and hills. Driving conservatively, I got around 17mpg in town and 23-27 on the road. Undoubtably
be worse if I used it as a hotrod.
I really liked my '94 wagon and was loath to part with it, but traded up to my daughter's '99 wagon and just as satisfied.
If you can handle an average of 20 mpg and would like a wagon, go for it.
Ed

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Ed
1960 220 SE Coupe (Ponton)
1999 E320 Wagon
2007 E350

On my E320 sedan, I averaged 21.5 mpg in mixed city / freeway driving.

When I did 100% freeway driving, like going to Las Vegas, I routinely got 25-26 mpg.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Thanks you Guys.... We have a Toyota 4runner 2wd and it only gets 17mpg. The E320 has ALOT more power. Chris

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.

Ah,,, power. That is what I love about the wagon. It has VERY decent power, and my wifes' 400E will only beat it by a tad. Ask me how I know.

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95 SL500 Smoke Silver, Parchment 64K
07 E350 4matic Station Wagon White 34K
02 E320 4Matic Silver/grey 80K
05 F150 Silver 44K

I agree Pete!!! I was VERY suprised at the amount of GO power the car has. It runs right with my Cummins powered Dodge and it is juiced up to 375hp.
Other than the oil leakage problem at the head, I have heard that the 24 valve, twincam E320 engine is pretty bullet proof.
I do miss her old '84 300TDT.... I almost wish her new wagon had the old 5 cyl turbo diesel engine.

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.

I absolutely loved my E320. I still miss it, even though I enjoy driving the E430.

Once you get past the engine wiring harness and the head gasket, the M104 is surely one of the best engines Mercedes ever built. I'm sure the engine itself will last longer than you'll probably own the car.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Keep your tires pumped up correctly and your EFI system clean.

I personally keep my tires pumped about 5psi over the spec,seems to help.

I would never ever buy a Mercedes with a Head gasket done. Get it and start your nightmare with oil leaks and hot temperature.

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Our 95 e320 wagon gets 26mpg highway at 80mph. My wife just LOVES the car.

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81 300D N/A 130K miles (Nelly)
87 300D Turbo 80K miles (The Scalded Dog...because it runs like a scalded dog)
95 e320 Wagon 104K
2003 Sprinter 47K miles.
1999 Tandem Bicycle
One beautiful low miles wife (who likes diesels) (that's my wife holding the sign)

My son and I fixing Nelly's odometer

I DO appreciate what you have to say...I am only buying it because I personally know the guy that has done the work and He is VERY meticulous.
Otherwise, I would stay FAR away. Thanks for the input!!

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.