sonicator

does anyone have one? any problems? what MPG are you getting? anyone have one for sale?

Andy0331

I've got a 2005. I get around 22 mpg in town. Averaging about 17 mph in downtown traffic, and I'm not afraid of the throttle. On a long trip, averaging 80+ mph, I was getting around 31-32 mpg.

Personally, I love the car. I do have a Kleemann KD-Box on it which offers 4 settings for performance. It brings the performance of the car to about that of an E500, with almost the same torque as a stock E55. All that, with the above gas milage.

31k miles, no problems that I've noticed, but when I had it in for its "B" service last week, they did fix 2 recall items that I never noticed.

sonicator

did your MPG go down after you installed the box?

Jupiter Sunsation

I will be buying one shortly but the new Bluetec diesel won't be released until October to coincide with the the US release of low sulfer diesel. According to MBNA the current diesel cannot be used in the 07 car so the nationwide release of ultra low emmision/ low sulfur diesel is coming in October.
07 car is slightly restyled over the 06.

They are also releasing a GL and ML diesel option later in the year.

Andy0331

It's supposed to be better, although I really don't know. I'm still having too much fun with it to get great gas milage. So yes, it has gone down some, but my foot is usually in it.

I've heard of 40mpg with the KD-Box from people who drive 60-65 on commutes, however, my personal driving won't allow that; 3 miles to work, stoplights & stop signs the whole way.

Superboat Guy

I took a test ride in one a few weeks ago. Over all it wasnt bad, but I really didnt love it. I was thinking about waiting for the new 07, but some how wound up buying a CLS 500. How this exactly happend, I dont know. Its a nice car based on the E 500 but a littler nice inside with a few S class goodies. I did get a very good deal.

Lucky Strike Jr

300D 2.5 Turbo gets high 30's on the highway without all the problems that the new Mercedes have. We just happen to have 2 in stock today. www.mercedeshowroom.com

sonicator

thanks for the info.

Semper Fi

My wife has an E320 sport and loves it (non-diesel) My neighbor has the CDI and loves it. Only his wife and him drive, but they have 4 cars.... He drives alot everyday and I noticed he takes Mercedes CDI car 90% of the time.