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Old 07-18-2009, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Camber
2008 Mercedes ML320CDI. Rated at 7200 lbs towing. Diesel with air suspension, towing kit which includes modified ECU to respond to trailer problems. Tow a GT3 on a Trailex open trailer with tire rack. My experience

1. Towing trailer with tires at 65 - 70 MPH: 15 - 16 MPG
2. Towing trailer without tires at 65-70 MPH: 16 - 17 MPG
3. Highway driving at 65 MPH without trailer: 27 MPG (really)
4. Highway driving at 55 MPH without trailer: 29 MPG
Same tow vehicle (except no air suspension on ours) and trailer, same results. Towing a CaymanS instead of GT3, unfortunately! 8 tires on the rack, tool box on the trailer. Towing over 70 the mileage falls off - 14mpg at 75 or so.



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