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2012 E63 Gas Guzzler Tax

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hi all,

long time lurker first time poster...

So I just ordered a 2012 E63 (getting rid of my 2005 E55) and all of the research I have done to-date (which there is limited info on the web) stated that the new engine and the predicted 15/22MPG was going to mean the car would not get stuck with the Gas Guzzler tax.

well, during the configuration of my vehicle, low and behold, the $1700 tax shows up on the Ticket.

Has anyone else ordered a 2012 E63 and experienced the same situation? The info is limited at this point, but I am wondering if the performance package (adding the horse power) but it over the top.

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Russell
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russellm said:
hi all,

long time lurker first time poster...

So I just ordered a 2012 E63 (getting rid of my 2005 E55) and all of the research I have done to-date (which there is limited info on the web) stated that the new engine and the predicted 15/22MPG was going to mean the car would not get stuck with the Gas Guzzler tax.

well, during the configuration of my vehicle, low and behold, the $1700 tax shows up on the Ticket.

Has anyone else ordered a 2012 E63 and experienced the same situation? The info is limited at this point, but I am wondering if the performance package (adding the horse power) but it over the top.

Thanks
Russell
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Congrats on the new E63! I had an E55 also - kind of jealous wish the wife would let me pick up a new 2012 :)

Gas Guzzler Tax: Program Overview | Fuel Economy | US EPA

The weighting is apparently 55% city, 45% highway so I don't think you make it.

Maybe you can keep us posted if the car will truly get 15mpg city - I got 10mpg in the E55 all day long despite a claim of 14mpg LOL.
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russellm said:
looking at the EPA website that gh429 posted no 2012 E-Series Sedans are posted yet.

However, looking at the CLS63 which has the exact same motor (5.5 Bi-turbo) with same base horse power rating (518),

The EPA site (Fuel Economy) lists that vehicle as having a combined rating of 19, which implies it should have a $2100 Gas Guzzler Tax.

however, I just went and did a build on the car on MB's website (you can build a 2012 CLS there) and the Gas Guzzler Tax does not show up...

so strange...

Russell
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Isn't there no sales tax in Oregon? If so consider yourself lucky with just the gas guzzler tax! We pay 8.75% here in cali! :)
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