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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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what the heck is E anyway? I have W and S
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 09:20 AM
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I've noticed that on our imported German cars. They have a "W" and "S" mode. BMW's have them too. I've wondered what that is.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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newer benz's have winter and standard driving modez

i think from 98+

winter starts you from 2nd gear or something

standard from 1-2... etc
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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w is usually "winter" mode (starts either in 2nd or 3rd gear)
e is usually "economy" mode (saves gas by shifting at lower rpm points, slower kickdown)
s is usually "sport" mode (shifts at higher rpm, faster kickdowns)


in general that is....
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