W204 C63 as a daily
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I use mine as a daily drive, average mpg seems to hover between 18-20. Went to the Goodwood FOS, Fuelled up and reset the trip, shortish journey of 20 miles, arrived showing 18mpg. Sat in exceptionally slow traffic for 3/4 hour, went down to 8mpg! On the plus side, drove at a sedate near constant 60mph on a run and got 30mpg. My guess is you'll see 12-16 mpg. Water temp will take a while if you're not using a lot of revs due to traffic, the oil temp will be further behind and may only get to temp towards journeys end, dependent on the ambient temp.
Gearbox can be a pain when doing a cold start sometimes. Later models have the MCT7 transmission with a wet start-up clutch whose biting point seems to change, but it sorts itself out within a very short time. Gear shifts are fine as they use planetary clutches. I tend to reset the box before starting when the weather changes and it usually behaves itself.
Gearbox can be a pain when doing a cold start sometimes. Later models have the MCT7 transmission with a wet start-up clutch whose biting point seems to change, but it sorts itself out within a very short time. Gear shifts are fine as they use planetary clutches. I tend to reset the box before starting when the weather changes and it usually behaves itself.
The engine gets to temperature remarkably quickly. Mine’s usually pushing 80 degree oil temperature after 3 to 4 miles of general morning traffic. It’s under no load too on the first part of the commute, as I live on top of a hill.
I’ve covered 1,000 miles in mine this week, and it simply keeps on going. If you don’t mind the fuel costs, go for it.
For what it’s worth, I’ve averaged 18.5 mpg over the last 26,000 miles. At least 50% of that is a rush hour commute.
I’ve covered 1,000 miles in mine this week, and it simply keeps on going. If you don’t mind the fuel costs, go for it.
For what it’s worth, I’ve averaged 18.5 mpg over the last 26,000 miles. At least 50% of that is a rush hour commute.
Edited by sanguinary on Thursday 10th November 21:37
mike_e said:
I use mine as a daily drive, average mpg seems to hover between 18-20. Went to the Goodwood FOS, Fuelled up and reset the trip, shortish journey of 20 miles, arrived showing 18mpg. Sat in exceptionally slow traffic for 3/4 hour, went down to 8mpg! On the plus side, drove at a sedate near constant 60mph on a run and got 30mpg. My guess is you'll see 12-16 mpg. Water temp will take a while if you're not using a lot of revs due to traffic, the oil temp will be further behind and may only get to temp towards journeys end, dependent on the ambient temp.
Gearbox can be a pain when doing a cold start sometimes. Later models have the MCT7 transmission with a wet start-up clutch whose biting point seems to change, but it sorts itself out within a very short time. Gear shifts are fine as they use planetary clutches. I tend to reset the box before starting when the weather changes and it usually behaves itself.
How do you reset the box and what does that do please?Gearbox can be a pain when doing a cold start sometimes. Later models have the MCT7 transmission with a wet start-up clutch whose biting point seems to change, but it sorts itself out within a very short time. Gear shifts are fine as they use planetary clutches. I tend to reset the box before starting when the weather changes and it usually behaves itself.
I have used mine since new for the last 10 years, 64k miles. For my 15 miles 25-30 minute commute it is normally up to temp in <5 mins with speeds 30-50mph. I normally get ~19-20mpg. For motorway cruise getting >25mpg is normal at sensible cruise speeds (keeping up with traffic, not sat it with the lorries).
when cold the gearbox is ok but the LSD gets very tight and trying to reverse up a slope is very difficult. That normally sorts itself within the first mile even at <30mph.
when cold the gearbox is ok but the LSD gets very tight and trying to reverse up a slope is very difficult. That normally sorts itself within the first mile even at <30mph.
Alpinestars said:
How do you reset the box and what does that do please?
The gearbox learns how you drive and that affects gear shifts. Sit in the car and turn on the ignition but do not start the car, ensure everything is off. Press the accelerator down until you feel the kickdown switch activate. Hold it in that position for 15 seconds and then turn off the ignition and release the pedal. Leave for a couple of minutes for the gearbox TCU to update before attempting to do anything else.mike_e said:
The gearbox learns how you drive and that affects gear shifts. Sit in the car and turn on the ignition but do not start the car, ensure everything is off. Press the accelerator down until you feel the kickdown switch activate. Hold it in that position for 15 seconds and then turn off the ignition and release the pedal. Leave for a couple of minutes for the gearbox TCU to update before attempting to do anything else.
Thank you. Really appreciate your response. hungry_hog said:
My W204 was getting about 12mpg around town on short trips
W205 now gets about 15mpg
If you can deal with the fuel prices both fine
W204 feels more solid. Magic car!
Wow, is your W205 a track only car W205 now gets about 15mpg
If you can deal with the fuel prices both fine
W204 feels more solid. Magic car!
I’m averaging 26mpg on the road.
Edited by JAMSXR on Thursday 22 December 07:27
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