Current diesels

FC · 08-24-2007, 09:48 AM

Ventured over a benz forum for the first time in about a year and I was very surpised with real-wrold estimates for fuel economy on the GL320 CDI. People are reporting low-mid 20's for fuel economy on the big SUV (though it is light for its size dspite truly being able to sit 7 comfortably). 400lb-ft still move it along nicely. The range consistently seems to hit 600 miles. The ML fares even better pushing 30mpg HWY.

I also read that MB's Bluetec has already been approved for all 50 states starting next year. If so, I'm sure BMW and others are right behind and we could start seeing some really neat offerings very soon.

That is so damn cool. I really hope by the time we replace the V70R we'll have a bunch of diesel options on wagons and SUV's. Diesel Minis would make great commuter cars too.

08-24-2007, 09:48 AM	#1
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,266	Current diesels Ventured over a benz forum for the first time in about a year and I was very surpised with real-wrold estimates for fuel economy on the GL320 CDI. People are reporting low-mid 20's for fuel economy on the big SUV (though it is light for its size dspite truly being able to sit 7 comfortably). 400lb-ft still move it along nicely. The range consistently seems to hit 600 miles. The ML fares even better pushing 30mpg HWY. I also read that MB's Bluetec has already been approved for all 50 states starting next year. If so, I'm sure BMW and others are right behind and we could start seeing some really neat offerings very soon. That is so damn cool. I really hope by the time we replace the V70R we'll have a bunch of diesel options on wagons and SUV's. Diesel Minis would make great commuter cars too.