The computer setup in my F150 seems to be pretty able to calculate fuel
usage.
I filled it this week and it said I used 74 liters and that is what I
pumped in.
Sometimes it will be off a liter or two but that may depend on how much
I fill it etc so I am reasonably impressed with its ability to determine
mileage.
It shows me 12.2 l per 100 k so that works out to almost 23 mpg on the
imp gallon which is better than my previous truck did most of the time
but still not wonderful.
Of course, that was on a trip from here to the lake where part of the
run is reasonably flat and fast - 80 mph for 80 miles and then a more
hilly and curvy part for 80 miles or more X2 as we also came back, plus
some running around out at the lake, launching and retrieving the boat
etc. Not really heavily loaded but 3 grown men and luggage etc so not
empty either.
And it rained part of the way back so not the most opportune for mileage.
RB
On 05/09/2014 10:23 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Did you really get 49mpg or did the instant read tell you 49mpg?
I think you'll find in only highway driving the mileage will go down
significantly.
Go test drive a Passat, or rent one. I had one last week in LA, great car. The
only thing I dislike is the DSG (dual sport(?) gearbox) which a manual
transmission posing as an auto. I just don't like the feeling of the shifts.
I'm sure most people don't even notice.
Prius starts at $24,000, Passat starts at $21,000, Jetta starts at $16,000.
Jetta and Prius are about the same size and the Jetta is purported will do
30mpg with the gas engine. You could buy a helluva lot of gas for $10,000...
-Curt
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From: Archer75--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Friday, September 5, 2014 12:02 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Testing Prius
Rented a Prius for 24 hours yesterday since I'd never driven one.
Handling was very good, engine very quiet, 49 mpg for mixed road and
city driving. Instrumentation and controls were straightforward and
visibility was remarkable; rear view mirrors were surprisingly
effective. Combined with its excellent repair record during the first 8
or 10 years, it would be a good investment.
That said, I wouldn't buy one for one principal reason: It rides rough
and there seems to be little cushioning by the seat; you feel every
bump. My old Beetles rode better. A Mercedes seat would help but that
might be difficult or impossible to install.
My reasons for buying a new or late model car are exceptional fuel
economy and reliability on long trips; something the Prius would
satisfy; but being pounded on rough roads for hours at a time would be
unpleasant and tiring.
Gerry......who might just drive his old Mercedes on long trips
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