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Old 30-05-2017, 10:35 PM   #23
Syndrome
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Default Re: 2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 S new car review

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Originally Posted by Wretched View Post
Not a reflection of the real world.
All lab based.
ALL cars are tested according to the same ADR procedure so a DIRECT comparison between models can be made. FPV and HSV models under the SAME test conditions use more fuel than the AMG. That real world fuel consumption figures are above the ADR figure is a reflection of how unrealistic is the ADR test cycle.
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