3.5 Ecoboost vs. 3.0 EcoDiesel MPG Tow comparison

Hybridhunter wrote:
The EB downhill mileage makes ZERO sense. The fuel cuts off when coasting, and the mileage should have been well into the 30's. Something doesn't add up there. I'm not suggesting it will match the mileage of any truck with 240hp,& a superior transmission; I'm merely pointing out that the numbers make no sense. (over 100 000miles of experience with all manner of late model F150's speaking here).

Not much of a comparison, as the was NO control at all of the many variables.

actually pretty simple to summize. an 8000' decline over 35 miles isn't going to be a consistant linear decline that's going to allow a constant downhill coast. it's surely going to be a series of inclines & declines. sliding downhill will surely achieve 30 mpg or greater but as soon as it hits an incline, with all your experience, you know it's definitely going to dip deeply into the single digit zone with that weight hung behind it. hope this helps.

and seems as good of a real world comparison as you could ask for outside a vacuum.

your knucle dragging smart a$$ quip quoting fanboy.

I would use the BMW to tow;)

Hybridhunter wrote:
The EB downhill mileage makes ZERO sense. The fuel cuts off when coasting, and the mileage should have been well into the 30's. Something doesn't add up there. I'm not suggesting it will match the mileage of any truck with 240hp,& a superior transmission; I'm merely pointing out that the numbers make no sense. (over 100 000miles of experience with all manner of late model F150's speaking here).

Not much of a comparison, as the was NO control at all of the many variables.

Agreed. Something does not add up?

It's simple. When towing my travel trailer, my F150 will coast to a crawl on most mild declines, probably up to about 3% or 4%. I still have to give it gas to go down hill. The key is "when towing my travel trailer".

The EB downhill mileage makes ZERO sense. The fuel cuts off when coasting, and the mileage should have been well into the 30's. Something doesn't add up there. I'm not suggesting it will match the mileage of any truck with 240hp,& a superior transmission; I'm merely pointing out that the numbers make no sense. (over 100 000miles of experience with all manner of late model F150's speaking here).

Not much of a comparison, as the was NO control at all of the many variables.

Wow thats pretty impressive. How was the power with the eco diesel pulling the 5000 trailer? It must be fantastic with those numbers.

Nevermind, I just saw that was quoted from another place.