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Diesel BMW gets better mileage than a Prius

Posted by Rich on March 27, 2008 in Technology |

Toyota Prius proves a gas guzzler in a race with the BMW 520d

Coasting down the mountain into Geneva my Prius averaged 99.9mpg for a full 10 minutes. It was the highlight of my journey and improved my overall average fuel economy by a full 2mpg. But it was not enough. For all my defensive driving, slippery bodywork and hybrid technology, my average fuel consumption was 48.1mpg. I’d lost to a Beemer and I was disappointed; I had never driven so slowly or carefully for so long in my life. I’m considering buying a V8 Range Rover and opening my own oil well in protest.

(Via Instapundit.)

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