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    Well... I used an 850R. And I'd do it again. So... I guess one of them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    you are not talking people into the new C5 Touring aren't you?
    Not what I had in mind, but I guess the 2.7 HDi would be quite good.

    No actually what I think would be best is the Mercedes-Benz S320 CDI. Good performance, very comfortable and a big fuel tank with reduced fuel consumption.
    Quote Originally Posted by NicFromLA View Post
    BMW 530d with speed limits, 535d without. Both are fast, comfortable and have excellent fuel economy. Even without speed limits the diesels are preferable to the much faster M5 because the M5 gets horrible gas milage and acceleration can't make up for time at pump.
    Why 530d with speed limits and 535d without? Both do 155mph, but the single turbo uses less fuel.
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    a bowler wildcat, for the lulz
    plus, because you didn't say what conditions
    No "conditions" just the fastest car to get from Lisobn to Moscow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    Not what I had in mind, but I guess the 2.7 HDi would be quite good.

    No actually what I think would be best is the Mercedes-Benz S320 CDI. Good performance, very comfortable and a big fuel tank with reduced fuel consumption.

    Why 530d with speed limits and 535d without? Both do 155mph, but the single turbo uses less fuel.

    No "conditions" just the fastest car to get from Lisobn to Moscow.
    The truth is with actual real world conditions a 520d would probably be the best because it has ample power and excellent fuel economy. As you said, a comfortable car that doesn't wear out the driver(s) and doesn't need to stop for gas are the two most important criteria. A MB E220 CDI probably wouldn't be bad either, I just like BMWs.

    Most enjoyable: Audi A8 4.2 TDI.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mclaren_crazy View Post
    I want a 599
    I want a 599 too. But in terms of this question I don't think a 599 would due at all. The car isn't very comfortable for more than a few hours, it gets terrible gas milage and you're going to attract the attention of every cop along the way.

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    Which ever one I'm driving.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NicFromLA View Post
    The truth is with actual real world conditions a 520d would probably be the best because it has ample power and excellent fuel economy. As you said, a comfortable car that doesn't wear out the driver(s) and doesn't need to stop for gas are the two most important criteria. A MB E220 CDI probably wouldn't be bad either, I just like BMWs.

    Most enjoyable: Audi A8 4.2 TDI.

    BMW Diesel Beats Prius in Economy Run - TechnoRide
    I believe that says it all.
    520d would be my second choice. Amazingly low fuel consumption and 143mph is probably enough. Plus with the active seats and standards wheels and suspension it must be quite comfortable.

    But the Merc is slightly faster, more comfortable and while thirstier it has a bigger tank.

    PS. I 'm superised henk4 didn't choose a Citroen...
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    Thrust SSC - 1240 km/h until fuel lasts, then roll.

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    well, most cars can do the job. its depended on the driver and the traffic

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    Quote Originally Posted by Turbo.Jenkens View Post
    If you plan on observing traffic laws distance between fillups will be the deciding factor. Several companies make in-bed axillary fuel tanks for what us yanks call "pickup trucks." I think a diesel truck with a 100+ gallon aux tank would be the way to go. As long as the roads are strait they can be quite fast too. A friend of mine has an F250 with a bully dog programmer, and it can out accelerate another friends G35 and tops out just north of 225kph.
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    Quote Originally Posted by clutch-monkey View Post
    a bowler wildcat, for the lulz
    plus, because you didn't say what conditions
    Is that so you can do the trip in a straight line?
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    Bugatti Veyron.

    Sure it's fat and drinks enough fuel to make Bush and Cheney dance a jig, but hey, it gets the job done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    520d would be my second choice. Amazingly low fuel consumption and 143mph is probably enough. Plus with the active seats and standards wheels and suspension it must be quite comfortable.

    But the Merc is slightly faster, more comfortable and while thirstier it has a bigger tank.

    PS. I 'm superised henk4 didn't choose a Citroen...
    The performance numbers on the 520d and the E220 CDI are very close, except the BMW gets much better fuel consumption. However the Benz does have the larger fuel tank which in this situation counts for a lot. I'm not sure which is more comfortable, but I'm sure the 5 is much more fun to drive.

    If I were going to pick a Citroen, C6 2.2 HDI.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2ndclasscitizen View Post
    A big HSV like a Senator or Grange. Big powerful V8, but geared for cruising which would give a decent fuel range. Holden V8's do about 8l/100km cruising 120km/h, so you'd probably be able to get about 10l/100km pushing up to 160kmh or so, which would be like a 650km range. Plus they're ridiculously comfy and can handle pretty well.

    Other than that, probably a big-engined Merc or Audi.
    Don't forget that these guys did a trip in a VY SV8 and got over 900km's from 1 single tank doing holdens econemy shifting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post

    PS. I 'm superised henk4 didn't choose a Citroen...
    your initial question only mentioned "fastest". The word comfort came later.....now that it has been included can I take a C6 2.7HDi?
    (and I mentioned a car that I thought you would choose...)
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    your initial question only mentioned "fastest". The word comfort came later.....now that it has been included can I take a C6 2.7HDi?
    (and I mentioned a car that I thought you would choose...)
    Well, when doing such a long journey if you want to arrive there early comfort is important.

    Having a high performance sportscar is going to be exhausting, so you'll probably have to stop more often. And anyway you can't go 200km/h+ all the time so the performance goes to waste.

    Basically I think that the best car has to be an all rounder.
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