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Whats typical mpg on a Merc 230ce?

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  • 01-08-2009 5:32pm
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    frobisher
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    I'm thinking of buying one, late 80's/early 90's, but am finding it hard to find any solid info on them. Has anyone got an idea of what to expect on fuel consumption?


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    mike65
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    Mid 20s, not a light car, the old 8v 2.3 not esp economical.


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    frobisher
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    mike65 wrote: »
    Mid 20s, not a light car, the old 8v 2.3 not esp economical.

    I thought as much.


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    franksm
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    Did the engine change when it became a W124 on ?

    I get around 25mpg in mine, up to 28mpg if I take it easy. That's mainly suburban driving, average speed of 13mph

    Can't say fairer than that really, for such a hefty car


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    Anan1
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    From memory, the W124 started with the 2.3 8v (230CE), then got the 2.2 16v (E220 Coupe) in the August 1993 facelift. It's supposed to be quite a good engine, although that car really needs a straight six IMO.


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    mike65
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    frobisher, I wouldn't let the fuel economy put you off unless you are doing significant milage.


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    frobisher
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    franksm wrote: »
    Did the engine change when it became a W124 on ?

    I get around 25mpg in mine, up to 28mpg if I take it easy. That's mainly suburban driving, average speed of 13mph

    Can't say fairer than that really, for such a hefty car

    That's not bad considering the car it is really. My 97 Vento runs on the smell of diesel but it ain't no 230ce ;)


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