The smart fortwo cdi Wins The 2009 MPG Marathon
Published: 7th October 2009
The smart fortwo cdi
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.
smart fortwo
Our smart fortwo Guide lists the full specification of the current UK fortwo range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £8,518 - £16,026
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Models in the range: 12
We have road tested the smart fortwo, to read our in-depth car reviews:
smart fortwo Review - Dec 2003
smart fortwo Review - Aug 2003
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 14th Oct 2009
