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12secondv6 · 11-23-2010, 06:54 PM

Well, one could consider that a fail on my part - I read it here first:

http://jalopnik.com/5692547/amg-stur...0+hp-cls63-amg

Specifically: AMG chief Ola Källenius says despite the power boost, the CLS63 AMG will get a combined 24 mpg in everyday driving, and hit some 33 mpg on the highway. Part of that increase also comes from the 7-speed DCT transmission, with four separate modes, including a manual stage that Källenius says is a perfect mimic of a true hand stirrer.

I must say, Mercedes extremely underrates their high performance vehicles - time and time again Mercedes owner's toss them on the dyno and the rwhp and rwtq is way too close to the advertised flywheel HP and TQ.

I'm on my 9th benz and I have always gotten anywhere from 2 to 9 more mpg than the advertised figures..... but I cannot dispute the manufacture's "official" position

Well, time will tell and maybe I can get my hands on one.

11-23-2010, 06:54 PM	#21
12secondv6 Token v6 Guy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: No longer neon land :( Posts: 5,703 iTrader: (6)	Well, one could consider that a fail on my part - I read it here first: http://jalopnik.com/5692547/amg-stur...0+hp-cls63-amg Specifically: AMG chief Ola Källenius says despite the power boost, the CLS63 AMG will get a combined 24 mpg in everyday driving, and hit some 33 mpg on the highway. Part of that increase also comes from the 7-speed DCT transmission, with four separate modes, including a manual stage that Källenius says is a perfect mimic of a true hand stirrer. I must say, Mercedes extremely underrates their high performance vehicles - time and time again Mercedes owner's toss them on the dyno and the rwhp and rwtq is way too close to the advertised flywheel HP and TQ. I'm on my 9th benz and I have always gotten anywhere from 2 to 9 more mpg than the advertised figures..... but I cannot dispute the manufacture's "official" position Well, time will tell and maybe I can get my hands on one. __________________ 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 - 12.079 at 116.45 2010 Ford Taurus SHO - stage 4+ tune and an intake - no times yet