W204 C63AMG - help!

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Hi all,

Long time lurker, first time poster here. I am currently eyeing up a very nice facelift saloon but am just wondering what I could expect to achieve miles per tank wise if driven steady on a motorway run?

I know these cars are not bought for economy, however as i aim to daily it (approx 280 miles a week) i was wondering if driven normally say on a 30 mile trip on the motorway (to work) would this be anything but completely ruinous?

Obviously when having some fun MPG is an after thought, but as i do not have an option of a second car, when driven easy what could i expect based on your experiences?

Buying the car / insurance / servicing / tax is not an issue - it's just the fuel usage which im unsure off. 23mpg + would be ideal when driven steady!

Thanks

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jet_noise said:

You'll need super.
I'd say 23 should be achievable on that kind of journey.

I had a pre facelift PPP & before that a CLS63 (W219). Which despite being heavier and making more power - 514 vs 487 was more economical. Maybe gearbox/throttle calibration or just being so much more relaxed a drive I don't know.

thanks for your feedback - i will be looking for a late facelift model so hopefully mid 20's is possible!

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xjay1337 said:

I have a friend who has one. He gets 22mpg on your typical commute (a bit of stop start each side and a 20 minute motorway cruise).

music to my ears !

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Mark83 said:

I feel most owners like to exaggerate how poor the MPG somewhat. They're not that bad, especially on a motorway, for such a large engine.

I averaged 20 MPG from my facelift PPP but that was predominantly short journeys. It could nudge 30 MPG on the motorway.

Thanks for your input Mark, just a case of finding a nice example now as the one i had my eye on seems to have sold....

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Skd884 said:

25+ on a run, get one purchased, epic cars.

I’ve spotted one which I am keen to go view on Sunday, and this is just the type of post I was looking for for motivation ! Hope it’s as good as it looks in the pics!