Calling all 300te 24v owners what mpg do you get?

[badshot1uk]

As I have only had this old girl for a week or two its only been filled twice.

The only problem is its been doing a mixture of 1-2 mile school runs and a fair bit of motorway stuff but only seems to be returning about 20 mpg

Now I know its a 300 24v but I thought with the amount of motorway stuff I'd at least get 25-28'ish?

I know it needs a service and its getting the works next week but Id be interested to hear what other 300 owners are getting.

p.s. is there a massive difference in mpg with a regular 300te?

Cheers all

Paul

 

[andy_k]

the 300TE was never very economical either

the later engines fare slightly better but the little short school runs will cost you dearly especially if you are a bit heavy on the throttle.

Whatever car I've owned I never class the first few weeks as indicative of the real fuel consumption that I am going to get once I wipe that childish grin off my face and realise that the accelerator can do so much more than off and on

Mid to high 20's would be my guess for your car

Andy

 

[219]

I can't say I notice any difference in consumption against the 12V one I had before , low to mid 20s being about the norm .

TBH I don't bother to work it out but a worst of about 280 miles to a tankful against about 350 at best , depending on my style of driving .

 

[Ian B Walker]

Swap you for my 260E I get 19 to the gallon out of that

(Must remember to book it in for a service and a good going over, may make it more economical)

 

[andy_k]

Swap you for my 260E I get 19 to the gallon out of that

that's what happens when you drive like a ****

Andy

 

[Ian B Walker]

that's what happens when you drive like a ****

Andy

Who, me?

 

[Kinky]

Lord Walker Sir,

I know it's any direct use, but no harm in posting it for reference ....

I've got 25.09 mpg, over 23,937 miles - half motorway half a/b roads.

Or in old money - 11.26 litres per 100KMs.

K

 

[PJH]

(Must remember to book it in for a service and a good going over, may make it more economical)

Do you know anywhere to get is done cheap ?

 

[badshot1uk]

Swap you for my 260E I get 19 to the gallon out of that

(Must remember to book it in for a service and a good going over, may make it more economical)

I spose its not as bad as my Evo, that goes down to single figures when you use the lead foot

 

[Subyland]

the 300 and 300-24 were never really known for their fantastic fuel economy. The 280/320 are better for that. The 1-2 mile school run will kill your average mpg anyway. Try a tank full but with little short journeys.

 

[petef]

...BMW 320D....48 MPG...AHHHHHHHH !!! Ya dont pick a big engined motor for the economy ! MPG was one of the little niggles that I hated on my old coupe. I am a fuel minge bag and would be the same if I was a billionaire ! ....Why not convert to gas ??

 

[Ian B Walker]

Do you know anywhere to get is done cheap ?

I hear that the 124works is quite good and reasonably cost effective.









(blatant plug, sorry all)

 

[DR1VER]

my 300e-24 gets about 350 miles from a tank, same as my old 260E. My 300D on the other hand gets 500+ !

 

[219]

Whatever car I've owned I never class the first few weeks as indicative of the real fuel consumption that I am going to get once I wipe that childish grin off my face Andy

I don't think I've ever got to that stage with any of my Mercs - even ones I've owned for years

 

[badshot1uk]

Thanks all for your replies.

It seems I'll have to wait until its had a good service, and reserve judgement on the mpg.

Its averaging around 16 in town

I looked at the air filter and it was filthy, so the old girls gagging for some tlc.


Ill let you know how I get on...