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gIzzE · 09-10-2012, 03:01 AM

The auto gearbox in the pre Sept 2007 cars was far less economical than the later ZF 'box.

30-40 is about right for a 2005, you could see a good 6+ mpg more with the later unit.

09-10-2012, 03:01 AM	#261
gIzzE Brigadier General Drives: E350 cdi Estate. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,642 iTrader: (2)	The auto gearbox in the pre Sept 2007 cars was far less economical than the later ZF 'box. 30-40 is about right for a 2005, you could see a good 6+ mpg more with the later unit.