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11-17-2001, 11:15 PM

On a positive note, I got 20.0 mpg in my ML430 on a trip to Alabama this weekend. Man, I had to baby it to get it to do it, even had to let it ease up the hills, no cruise. Best I've seen yet. Of course when I got back into town, it went down quickly. Averaging in the 17's, typical for everybody?<br>
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11-17-2001, 11:43 PM

11-18-2001, 04:45 AM

11-18-2001, 04:56 AM

It feels like my engine has more power and better milleage with the ultimate grade. Anybody has any experience?

11-18-2001, 06:46 AM

Of course, I broke it in well. The 430 has an AVERAGE of 16.5 mpg since day one with 41k on it (hauling a 2700-lb boat in summer.) My 00-55 is at 17.1 AVERAGE from day one with 20k on it.<br> <br> Keep on truck'in! - - - - - JÃ¼ri.

11-18-2001, 06:49 AM

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11-18-2001, 07:10 AM

On my 98 ML320 I got about 18 around town and 24 to 25 on the road at 65 to 70 MPG. With my ML 500 I get about 14 to 15 around town and 19 to 20 on the road. Use 93 octane and fid that on the road it does better with cruise on.