smart cdi retains its MPG Marathon crown
The smart cdi has won the annual ALD Automotive/Total ECO 10 MPG Marathon for the second year in a row with 94.66mpg.
Driven by eco-driver Mick Linford, the smart fortwo cdi pulse coupé recorded the winning figure over the 400-mile route that covered A- and B-roads and motorways throughout Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Difficult driving conditions stopped Mick bettering his 2009-winning result of 96.81mpg, but he still improved on the cdi’s official combined fuel economy figure of 85.6mpg by over 10 per cent.
“With the right conditions I really believe that we could achieve over 100mpg from the smart cdi, so I’ve got my fingers crossed for next year,” explained Mick.
“This fantastic result shows once again that the smart is unrivalled when it comes to combining unique style and fun driving dynamics with low ownership costs and class-leading environmental compatibility,” said Gary Savage, Managing Director Mercedes-Benz Cars.
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