Avg. MPG
#41
RE: Avg. MPG
@Curlyhairboy.
That's just about what I would expect if you are talking US gall and driving in a manner whereby you are not trying to eek out the miles.
I have literally just returned from a 400 mile round trip with little wind. 85% on motorway at 75mph. balance 40 mph city traffic. Av speed 67 mph. Consumption of trip computer which is surprisingly accurate. 34.6 MPG Imp = 27.6 MPG US BUT I was driving (minimal accelerating) trying to get max mileage.
So I reiterate. 35MPG IMP (28US) is about as good as it gets and 30 MPG IMP (24 US) is a more typical figure that I get when not trying to make a point in far I can get a tank to go.
Anything over 30US needs to be taken with a pinch of salt IMHO.
Stuart.
That's just about what I would expect if you are talking US gall and driving in a manner whereby you are not trying to eek out the miles.
I have literally just returned from a 400 mile round trip with little wind. 85% on motorway at 75mph. balance 40 mph city traffic. Av speed 67 mph. Consumption of trip computer which is surprisingly accurate. 34.6 MPG Imp = 27.6 MPG US BUT I was driving (minimal accelerating) trying to get max mileage.
So I reiterate. 35MPG IMP (28US) is about as good as it gets and 30 MPG IMP (24 US) is a more typical figure that I get when not trying to make a point in far I can get a tank to go.
Anything over 30US needs to be taken with a pinch of salt IMHO.
Stuart.
#42
RE: Avg. MPG
Filled up yesterday... 27.96 MPG in mixed driving. Took a 2 hour trip to Dulles and back a week later. I love the gas mileage on this car. Will be driving to Tenn next month. Looking forward to filling up, driving normally and then coming back... all on the same tank!
A few weeks ago my wife got nervous because my fuel light had been on for a day or so. I got 535 miles out of the tank before I pulled in out of nervousness. I filled up and expected to put in something like 20.5 gals. I was shocked when I could only put in 19 gallons. These cars are built to keep you on the road for the longest period of time.
Enjoy your Es!
A few weeks ago my wife got nervous because my fuel light had been on for a day or so. I got 535 miles out of the tank before I pulled in out of nervousness. I filled up and expected to put in something like 20.5 gals. I was shocked when I could only put in 19 gallons. These cars are built to keep you on the road for the longest period of time.
Enjoy your Es!
#43
1998 E320 w/167K on the clock gets average of 25-26 in mixed driving and always gets 30-31 on the highway. Premium Fuel in every tank and good synthetic oil changed regularly. No exceptions. My wife's Honda CRV gets 22 city and 24 hwy... it's lousy for such a small vehicle.
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