How to Improve Fuel Economy in a Mercedes

1. Change your driving style. Most people purchase a Mercedes for the high performance and quick acceleration, but slamming on the gas pedal only burns extra fuel and decreases your average miles per gallon. When starting from a stop, slowly press down on the pedal. Take your foot off the gas in anticipation of a stop, rather than accelerating and having to slam on the brakes. When you are driving on the freeway, set the cruise control and try not to drive over 70 mph because driving at high speeds takes more fuel. Altering your driving style is one of the best ways to improve fuel economy.
2. Stay up-to-date on all maintenance checks, including oil changes. Get your oil and filter changed every 3,000 miles even if you use synthetic oil. This is a simple maintenance job that will maintain the quality of your engine for the lifetime of the car. Click on the link 'Mercedes Maintenance Manuals' under 'References' for access to maintenance manuals for Mercedes vehicles made from 2000 to 2010. The health of your engine and transmission is key to improving fuel economy.
3. Drive less and during low traffic times. Try not to drive during rush hour. Stop and go driving burns fuel and does not get you far. Also try to combine many short trips into one trip by doing all your errands at the same time.
4. Shift to a high gear at low speeds if your Mercedes has a manual transmission or a sport manual with paddle shifters. The engine doesn't work as hard in higher gears. This will make the car slower during acceleration, but will save fuel.
5. Keep your tires properly inflated. Check your tire pressure at least once a month and before long trips. Tires with low pressure affect how the vehicle handles and reduces the lifespan of the tires. The engine needs to work harder to rotate tires with low pressure, which leads to more fuel being burned.