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Petrol or diesel?

My parents want to replace their ageing (2003) Mercedes C220 CDi. They cover 12,000 miles a year and are getting different opinions from every dealer over whether to buy a petrol or diesel. They're looking at BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes C Class Estate. Which would be the most suitable fuel choice?

Asked on 26 April 2013 by Mark Harvey

Answered by Honest John
If they regularly make very short runs from cold, less than 3 miles, then has to be petrol. If they regularly drive 10 miles or more, diesel fine.

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