Owner`s manual

316 Technical data
Fuel consumption, CO
2
emissions
Directive 80/1268/EEC (last modified
by 2004/3/EC) has applied for the
measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.
The directive is oriented to actual driving
practices: Urban driving is rated at
approx.
1
/
3
and off-road driving with
approx.
2
/
3
(urban and extra-urban
consumption). Cold starts and acceleration
phases are also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO
2
emission is also a
constituent of the directive.
The figures given must not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel consumption
of a particular vehicle.
All values are based on the EU base model
with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption as
specified by directive 2004/3/EC takes
account of the vehicle’s kerbweight,
ascertained in accordance with these
regulations. Optional extras may result in
slightly higher fuel consumption and CO
2
emission levels than those quoted.
To convert l/100 km into mpg, divide 282
by number of litres/100 km.
Saving fuel, protecting the environment,
see page 200.