220 CDI average mpg

[brightspark0612]

I've tried that Russ but because I have the automatic it likes to change gear when it feels like it usually revving right round for 1st gear and at least 3000rpm for 2nd. Fuel consumption isn't my biggest worry just thought I would have a better average than I do.

Joe

 

[rf065]

I've tried that Russ but because I have the automatic it likes to change gear when it feels like it usually revving right round for 1st gear and at least 3000rpm for 2nd. Fuel consumption isn't my biggest worry just thought I would have a better average than I do.

Joe

The gearbox will adapt to your driving style though. Try only slight throttle openings for a while & the gearbox will adapt to your new style of driving.

Russ

 

[Paul/]

The gearbox will adapt to your driving style though. Try only slight throttle openings for a while & the gearbox will adapt to your new style of driving.

The adaption resets on ignition off, and defaults to "least sporty" response, so you should notice a difference right away (once the engine has warmed up- it holds gears longer when cold).

If you're at <75% throttle it shouldn't rev to the limit.

BTW if your tyre pressures were on the low side that could account for a couple of mpg.

 

[kap02]

The cold weather we are having also has dramatic effect, especially if the car is kitted out with heated seats, comand etc. All these elements are a demand on the engines resources to heat up to optimum temperature

I reckon the cold weather can account for 2-4 mpg easily especially if your commute involves town traffic.

My daily commute is 15 miles through the city centre and a lot of traffic. At worst I have seen 23 mpg in cold temps. (average speed of 8mph!!) My car is a C250cdi 2010. On a clear run it can go right up to 35mpg in town.

On the motorway cruising at 75mph I can see 50mpg plus, but then once i go over 85mph this can drop too.

If think the key point to remember is the amount of factors involved, I would use the following link to actually figure out the real life cost of your intended mpg vs actual. No do doubt it wont be a massive hit, end of the day fuel is expensive which ever way you look at it. Just do what you can by keeping the car serviced, tyres in good shape and a natural progressive driving style as opposed to point and shoot lol.

Fuel Calculators » Fuel-Economy.co.uk

 

[Dieselman]

The biggest factor in fuel economy is the driver.
The O/p nails his car everywhere, so isn't going to get decent mpg.

 

[wemorgan]

Hi I'm only getting 38mpg on a run and 24mpg max round town this don't seem great to me as the clk 220 is meant to great on diesel. What's everyone else's doing as a reference?

Cheeks guys

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[BlackC55]

Cars with DPF's can also suffer from poor fuel economy.

 

[mad4amanda]

what yeardid they get dpf and how do I know if mine has it?

 

[tali]

99% of my driving is short stop town driving and in 20yrs have never come close to urban figures -although i must be an isolated case as every other driver beats the urban figure. And then some.
24 mpg is something i would achieve - which means it's as bad as it can be - and that is def not a good sign!

 

[BlackC55]

what yeardid they get dpf and how do I know if mine has it?

It will have a sensor bolted to the rear of the airbox if it had one.