MikeFromMesa1
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We are still looking for our new RV and the units we are now considering are mostly diesel, but some of those are Ford diesels and some Mercedes diesels and I do not know if one is better than the other one.
I do know that there are a lot of Ford dealers around while there are few Mercedes dealers, so maintenance would be much easier and probably less expensive with a Ford, but I have no idea of the relative qualities of the two engines and drive-trains.
Are Mercedes diesels more economical in terms of fuel economy? Or is it a wash? Are they more reliable? In general, is there a reason to look for one over the other? My gut reaction is that the Mercedes are probably better, but perhaps that is based on advertising and completely wrong, and it can be a long way between Mercedes dealers, especially in the rural US southwest. One example is that the nearest Mercedes dealer to El Paso, Texas is almost 500 miles away just outside of San Antonio, and that is a long way to get towed.
Any information would be helpful.
I do know that there are a lot of Ford dealers around while there are few Mercedes dealers, so maintenance would be much easier and probably less expensive with a Ford, but I have no idea of the relative qualities of the two engines and drive-trains.
Are Mercedes diesels more economical in terms of fuel economy? Or is it a wash? Are they more reliable? In general, is there a reason to look for one over the other? My gut reaction is that the Mercedes are probably better, but perhaps that is based on advertising and completely wrong, and it can be a long way between Mercedes dealers, especially in the rural US southwest. One example is that the nearest Mercedes dealer to El Paso, Texas is almost 500 miles away just outside of San Antonio, and that is a long way to get towed.
Any information would be helpful.