Cl55 amg

[m2287]

Here you go, w220 s320cdi....

 

[W4E300]

Here's my best ever - 37mpg in my CLK500. Just tried the same run in the new bus - E63 - and just scraped past 31.....

 

[m2287]

Here's my best ever - 37mpg in my CLK500. Just tried the same run in the new bus - E63 - and just scraped past 31.....

The question is were you actually getting 37mpg or was the computer telling fibs?! My vote is the latter....

 

[mattk1]

Hi Ben, any update on your car purchase? Did you go for a CL55?
I have owned mine for 3 years and done over 50k miles in that time and it's absolutely fantastic! The silly grin every time I drive it is hard to explain
As has been previously mentioned look at a good few to understand them, what the different options are, what is important to you and buy the best you can afford, age, mileage, fsh, spec etc etc and if need be get an 'indy' to check it over and give you some unbiased advice.
If bought and maintained correctly they are magnificent cars - quick, comfortable & stylish (IMHO).
And the forum is full of Merc guru's so anything you need to know/ask will be on here somewhere.

Matt

 

[C43AMG]

I'm not sure why MPG would be a priority when buying a AMG ?

 

[m2287]

I'm not sure why MPG would be a priority when buying a AMG ?

It's always good to know what to expect... 5mpg is a considerable amount of money if you are using it as a daily.

 

[W4E300]

The question is were you actually getting 37mpg or was the computer telling fibs?! My vote is the latter....

I did get quite 'anorak-y' about it - did the total tank/miles thing a few times and checked my usual 34 mile each way commute & it was pretty accurate.....certainly within 5%. Now I've thrown the anorak away and bought an E63, so will never mention those three letters together again.

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[C43AMG]

It's always good to know what to expect... 5mpg is a considerable amount of money if you are using it as a daily.

Then don't buy an AMG

 

[gunning]

Then don't buy an AMG

I agree I'm not too sure why people are looking at what are old amg's and hoping for good mpg. I mean these are 5.5 litre v8s some with superchargers. If you want power and economy get a 3.0 diesel.