Just 2 weeks ago I took my baby, 1981 300SD, on a little road trip from Orange County to Yosemite for a few days. Then from there on to Sacramento, then home. I believe my tank capacity is 20.9 Gallons. I averaged 27mpg at 65mph (verified by my Garmin GPS). I got to Yosemite on just over a half a tank. I normally run with a high blend of Diesel Kleen. No additives on this trip though. She's got 241,xxx on her. That was definately above average fuel economy for her. Normally around town I get 17-20mpg (gotta have a heavy foot with all the crazies in orange county speeing EVERYWHERE!) and on the highway, which I drive most of my highway miles at night, 25-27mpg. I'm very happy with it. I should get some pictures up soon.
Just 2 weeks ago I took my baby, 1981 300SD, on a little road trip from Orange County to Yosemite for a few days. Then from there on to Sacramento, then home. I believe my tank capacity is 20.9 Gallons. I averaged 27mpg at 65mph (verified by my Garmin GPS). I got to Yosemite on just over a half a tank. I normally run with a high blend of Diesel Kleen. No additives on this trip though. She's got 241,xxx on her. That was definately above average fuel economy for her. Normally around town I get 17-20mpg (gotta have a heavy foot with all the crazies in orange county speeing EVERYWHERE!) and on the highway, which I drive most of my highway miles at night, 25-27mpg. I'm very happy with it. I should get some pictures up soon.
The first time I had to fuel up was ouside Sacramento, the trip odo. showed 562.x miles.
I was going to top off at the station in the national park, but it was extortion! $4.24/gallon! Am I glad I waited? Yeah, $2.9x outside Sacramento.
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My W123 averages 24-26 in the daily city /highway circuit I drive. On a long trip thats open highway without many slowdowns or big hills I have gotten 32 mpg average on a near complete fill up several times making the same trips to the same destination. Unfortunately I rarely see those conditions very often.
Just picked this car up from the original owner.
Took it for a drive to the Mountains 261 miles round trip...
Regular Diesel calculated 32.37 mpg
Filled it up with B20 today 1/2 tank at 2.71 per gal which beats
the 2.85 plus at the local Shells and 76 stations !
Purchased from 'Propel' unattended station... My biggest complaint is
at these stations Master Card puts a $125 hold on my checking account (debit card used) and that is obnoxious! Cash is not an option at these sites.
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Vehicle: 80 Mercedes-Benz 300SD W116 223k
Location: Bothell, WA USA,
Just picked this car up from the original owner.
Took it for a drive to the Mountains 261 miles round trip...
Regular Diesel calculated 32.37 mpg
Filled it up with B20 today 1/2 tank at 2.71 per gal which beats
the 2.85 plus at the local Shells and 76 stations !
Purchased from 'Propel' unattended station... My biggest complaint is
at these stations Master Card puts a $125 hold on my checking account (debit card used) and that is obnoxious! Cash is not an option at these sites.
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