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Originally Posted by jyl
Yeah, I don't understand the mpg of the European diesels. On the one hand, people claim BMW MB VW etc in Europe sell incredible luxury performance turbodiesels that get 50 mpg. On the other hand, when they bring these vehicle to the US, the mpg is nowhere near the hype.
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The US EPA mileage system underrates diesel engine efficiency. Typical mpg on diesel-engined vehicles is higher than rated numbers.
See a recent episode of Top Gear where even a Jaguar diesel got well over 50 mpg, despite being rated for around 35 mpg combined. Even accounting for Imperial gallons, this is still really good (heavy, medium-sized sedan).
Those 2008 CDIs have to get better mileage than rated. My mum's 95 diesel Merc gets 27-29 mpg city or highway.