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jimcollins123 - 12 Jan 2007 15:29 GMT

I have a W126 1987 300SE 66,000 miles. which is a delight and replaced
my 1981 107 380SL.
I realise that it is a heavy beast but wonder what other owners are
achieving on a short and long journey. Also interested to hear views as
to where this model sits in the pecking order of must have MBs.
Many thanks
Jim

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Kurt - 12 Jan 2007 19:14 GMT

> I have a W126 1987 300SE 66,000 miles. which is a delight and
> replaced my 1981 107 380SL.
> I realise that it is a heavy beast but wonder what other owners
> are achieving on a short and long journey. Also interested to hear
> views as to where this model sits in the pecking order of must
> have MBs.

Don't know aboug the "pecking order". However, my heavier beast (87
300SDL) averages right at 26.5 mpg in mixed hiway/city driving. GVA is
around 4800 pounds.

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Kurt

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Richard Sexton - 12 Jan 2007 19:20 GMT

>> I have a W126 1987 300SE 66,000 miles. which is a delight and
>> replaced my 1981 107 380SL.
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>300SDL) averages right at 26.5 mpg in mixed hiway/city driving. GVA is
>around 4800 pounds.

I get 25-33 in my 83 300SD.

*IMO* the 126 was the best ever MB. I'd kinda like to stick with this chassis
for a while. At least as a practical car. I like the 111 coupe second best.

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Tiger - 12 Jan 2007 22:53 GMT

According to fueleconomy.gov... you should be getting 17 city and 19
highway. based on 1988 300SE.

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jimcollins123 - 12 Jan 2007 23:35 GMT

> According to fueleconomy.gov... you should be getting 17 city and 19
> highway. based on 1988 300SE.

Thank you everyone, I am getting low 20's on mixed jorneys with as
light a right foot as I can manage.
I guess the diesel cars give better mileage than petrol. Maybe next
time.
Jim

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jimcollins123 - 12 Jan 2007 23:36 GMT

> According to fueleconomy.gov... you should be getting 17 city and 19
> highway. based on 1988 300SE.

Thank you everyone, I am getting low 20's on mixed journeys with as
light a right foot as I can manage.
I guess the diesel cars give better mileage than petrol. Maybe next
time.
Jim

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Tiger - 13 Jan 2007 05:40 GMT

Sounds like you are in UK... Imperial Gallon is more than US gallon so it
sounds like you are on the target of normal fuel mileage.

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