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The smart cdi –
the World’s CO2
champion – has proved itself to
be miles ahead of its rivals by
winning this year’s MPG Marathon
with a staggering 96.81mpg.
Driven by smart
eco-driver, Mick Linford the
smart fortwo cdi passion coupe
achieved this phenomenal figure
over the demanding 360-mile
route.
Acclaimed for its
world-beating emissions of only
88g/km, the 45bhp cdi was the
ideal choice for the two-day
event that aimed to demonstrate
how careful eco-driving can
significantly reduce the fuel
costs and CO2
emissions of the country’s
motorists and enhance safety.
Mick achieved the
best ever mpg figure in the
event’s seven-year history and
improved on the cdi’s official
combined fuel economy figure of
85.6mpg by over 13 per cent.
“I’m already
looking forward to next year’s
competition when I hope to
achieve another record breaking
figure by exceeding the 100mpg
barrier,” explained Mick, who
has previously driven a smart
from London to Edinburgh on a
single tank of fuel.
Dermot Kelly,
Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz
Cars, said: “smart has always
been renowned for its unique
style but this fantastic mpg
result and its
all-conquering
emissions mean that smart now
really leads the way when it
comes to low ownership costs – a
fact which is attracting an
ever-increasing number of car
buyers to the iconic brand.”
From October 2009
the smart cdi costs from
£9,227.55 on the road.
News provided by
www.electric-smart-car.co.uk
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