consumption

I drive a C43, and have heard if I put it into Neutral when sitting at lights, waiting in queues etc it will reduce fuel consumption. 1: Is this true? I have seen that the idle is at 500 RPM when in "D" but moves up to 750 RPM when in "N", so surely it would take more fuel in that mode...

My estate W210 is giving me an average of 32mpg over all types of driving. Best its ever been is 36mpg on a long motorway run. The same car (saloon) that is used by our taxi co is giving 38mpg average overall types of driving. Is mine bad? if so what might be the reason? (I am over the initial...

Just taken a W210 E200K estate back in that's just come back off Lease and it would appear from the fuel computer to have an average fuel consumption of 16mpg:crazy: What would effect fuel conumption on this engine, ie the 2.0 Kompressor.....Lambda Sensor? Any thoughts or clues Have...

I am owner of a Vito 111 CDI, I have serious doubts about consumption of my Vito. It consumes around 12 lt/100 km (23 mpg in UK units) in combined driving and 14 lt/100 km (20 mpg UK units) at urban driving. Vehicle is 2007 111 CDI Medium chasis at 4000 km (2500 miles). Mechanics at dealer...

Hi I have seen the published figures for MPG of a C-class with the 320 engine, now I am trying to find out what are the real world figures. Many thanks Tan

I have a 2001(51) CLK 230K. It drinks quite a lot of fuel per week compared to usual. Can anyone pinpoint the main parts that cause this?(ie. filters, plugs ect..) I used to get to and from work n £10 a week, now its touching £25.(nothing to do with the fuel increase, I've taken that into...

Hi The girlfriends SLK230 1996 has always returned circa 30mpg - In recent weeks we've noticed a dramatic drop to circa 20/22 mpg - I dont sense a petrol leak but just wondering if anyone has seen similar issues with this motor ? Or do I need to book into MB dealer for a diag test ...

Hi Everyone, Well after a year of defecting to the Volkswagen brand, I have finaly tracked down and purchased the car I've wanted for the last few years: 2005 MY C220 Avantgarde (manual, yes I know but I really don't like auto's) with Sports pack, full leather and HK. However I have some...

I've had my w203 C200 CDI since March now and have clocked up 14k miles. I haven't reset the trip and my average fuel consumption is around 36mpg. It's not what I was expecting, I thought I would be quite well into the 40's.. Most of my driving is on motorways, and I cruise at around 85, I...

Hi guys, Still having a few issues with my car :devil: I had poor acceleration problems which were discussed in a previous thread that ended up going to the stealership for new injectors which made my pocket considerably (£1200) lighter. Dealers told me that the car had also been in a bump...

Hi, I am doing some research on fuel consumption and have discovered that fuel consumption figures are all averaged. Does anyone know figures for fuel consumption ONLY at idle for a Sprinter?:rolleyes:

I've had the CLK for about 2 months now. The thing that surprised me the most is how frugal it is for a V8! Is this normal? I averaged about 22mpg over about 1000 miles since I got it! :cool: That is much better than my 4.0 V6 Navara which gets about 19mpg.

Hi Guys, For some time I've been tempted by a W107 SL, and have it in mind to look for a late 280 or 300, 1985 - 89. Having pored over road tests and even bought the Brooklands Books' Ultimate Portfolio, there are no tests of either car, only the V8s. Can anyone give me some real-world...

I've had my W220 for a few months now, so a picture of fuel consumption is forming. And I must say, I am impressed! :) My previous car was also a LWB S500, the w140 chassis. Overall, I have achieved 26.5 mpg over the duration of my ownership. On a motorway run, I easily get over 32 mpg. Not...

Went to fetch my son in Mpumalanga yesterday. It's a 400km roundtrip of which about 60% is done on the N4 highway. The rest is country roads varying from fair to bad. My impression of the CLK so far: Likes: She's an excellent freeway cruiser. Surprisingly good economy. With distronic set a...

Hi guys, its now a week since I picked it up, fuel consumption is only 388miles avg speed 25mph 37.8mpg, really disappointed, usual driving motorway and town, no outlandish speeds.Used to 42mpg from a Saab 93SS 2.2TDi. Will it get better?

There have been a number of discussions on here regarding whether you leave your car in drive or neutral when at traffic lights etc, but does anyone know how much more fuel you use when in drive compared with neutral or park. After all, in drive, there is a load on the engine but the revs are...

Right, getting really close now to buying an ML. Having looked up the fuel consumption figures for both - it seems very little difference between V6 (20mpg average) and V8 (19.6mpg average).....ehh? If this is the case the ML500 is MINE :devil: ...or do others know different? :mad:

Hello, Firstly i only do around 6k miles a year, Ive noticed the ML350's (3.7) quite good value and low miles compared to the ML270 ? My current car does around 20mpg most of the time although very steady I can get 30mpg. What do people get out of a 350? could I expect 20 in town and 25 at...

I'm in the market for a MB C280 Sport (V6, 98 S reg) and before I purchase I was wondering if anyone could tell me what sort of fuel consumption I should expect. Parkers guide says 28mpg. I prob do 60 - 70% of miles on the motorway. Thanks for your help. Chris