georgec180
New Member
Hi, I'm currently driving a W202 C180 and am looking for a diesel due to the miles I am currently doing (About 20,000 per year) and that I'm only getting around 31mpg out of the C180.
I would also prefer an estate over the saloon.
I've looked at the C250TD, C220CDI and E300TD, E320CDI, however. although the CDI engines will do more MPG im cautious of the leaking injectors or 'Black Death' as its known. Also from what i've read on here the E300TD isnt particularly economical only achieving around 35MPG, in which case I'd be best sticking to the petrol C180. What do people think of the C250TD? I've seen a couple with manual boxes on eBay, but as the C180 is my first MB, I have never drive a MB manual or 5 speed auto. Is the auto the better option?
Thanks
I would also prefer an estate over the saloon.
I've looked at the C250TD, C220CDI and E300TD, E320CDI, however. although the CDI engines will do more MPG im cautious of the leaking injectors or 'Black Death' as its known. Also from what i've read on here the E300TD isnt particularly economical only achieving around 35MPG, in which case I'd be best sticking to the petrol C180. What do people think of the C250TD? I've seen a couple with manual boxes on eBay, but as the C180 is my first MB, I have never drive a MB manual or 5 speed auto. Is the auto the better option?
Thanks