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Originally Posted by HighlandPete

Let's not forget two things here.

1. Engines can take 5k or more miles to get up to efficiency. Some will be more free running than others, initial mpg figures are bound to be different. Also only 'brim to brim' tests will give the true picture, don't rely on the OBC until you have checked it out for accuracy.

2. Weight of the car is pretty high for the smaller 2.0d engine, so the urban figures, for a lot of stop start driving will appear on the poor side. Forget the official comparison part, that doesn't account for the whole story, never has for the last 30-years or more. The latest 'super high' figures may look even worse, against the book figures, when a car has to cope with heavy urban conditions.

Different on a gentle drive/cruise, the 520d returns outstanding mpg for such a large car.

HighlandPete

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