Of the disels I've owned only the 72 and 75 models got over 25 mpg and this was on the highway. Every other one got mileage that matched or was close to the published Federal mileage standards (23 to 25 highway mpg) for the car.
-----Original Message----- From: "Werner Fehlauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 1/9/07 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. gasoline If any M-B Diesel car gets less than 25 mpg, there is probably something wrong with the engine. Of course, it could be driving in 1st gear in the city and idling a lot, but in normal use, I would do some serious looking at the engine! And as for repair costs, F.I. components in gasoline engines are very expensive - BTDT! On the other hand, both my '83SD and '90D (both with more than 220k miles) are still on their original glow plugs, injectors, starters, etc - and still start in less than 3 revolutions - but then they do have the correct synthetic oil, changing now at 10k mile intervals after oil analysis (thanks, LarryT) proved that the oil was still well within limits at that point. Werner ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. gasoline > Our SDL turns in an extremely reliable 27 MPG. Sometimes a bit > less, but sometimes a bit more. Peak was 31, I think. That was > slower back roads. > > -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
