for those with C240s
05-17-2002, 08:59 AM
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for those with C240s
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Just a q for those with C240s, y is it that when i "Floor" my accelerator, the car does not react immediately.....its lags for a second or two, and as the revs build up above 2500-3000rpm, its only the time when the car surges forward, so its kinda hard to accelerate during sudden overtaking maneuvers. When u floor it, only the revs buid-up, not SPEED!!! Any identical experiences, or is it just my car? My A Class b4 with sequentronic also had this problem, but now with a V6???????d same?????? But as i drive my car for a while, the transmission seems to respond more quickly, but the lag plagues d car at every start of a trip. The "lag" also bothers me most when i do tight parking manuevers, when i shift from "D" to "R" and vice-versa....the car reacts so slowlyyyyyyy....it takes 1-2 seconds to respond to accelerator inputs.
Just a q for those with C240s, y is it that when i "Floor" my accelerator, the car does not react immediately.....its lags for a second or two, and as the revs build up above 2500-3000rpm, its only the time when the car surges forward, so its kinda hard to accelerate during sudden overtaking maneuvers. When u floor it, only the revs buid-up, not SPEED!!! Any identical experiences, or is it just my car? My A Class b4 with sequentronic also had this problem, but now with a V6???????d same?????? But as i drive my car for a while, the transmission seems to respond more quickly, but the lag plagues d car at every start of a trip. The "lag" also bothers me most when i do tight parking manuevers, when i shift from "D" to "R" and vice-versa....the car reacts so slowlyyyyyyy....it takes 1-2 seconds to respond to accelerator inputs.
05-17-2002, 09:07 AM
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2002 C240 6-spd (ret)
Sorry, I've got a 6-spd in mine so I can't compare. I had a 5-spd V6 Passat ('99) before my C240 that had more HP and torque (190/205), but the C240 seems to have more push at lower rpms. In the Passat, I always had to wait until >2700 rpm for the push. Although it had great power at mid and high rpms, it seemed more like a 4-cyl at lower rpms.
05-17-2002, 04:18 PM
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I posted a similar observation/complaint with my new C240 here a few days ago. I also noticed both the Audi and Passat we drove before buying the Benz we very similar in their slow initial acceleration when I "floored" the gas pedal.
05-17-2002, 04:36 PM
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The previous Audi/Passat 2.8L V-6 is known for lack of low rpm response (see my previous post). Was the Audi the new 3.0? It should have a lot more HP and torque.
05-17-2002, 05:14 PM
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i agree with you! what you are describing is exactly the same thing i am experiencing. im sure having an IS, you can easily compare acceleration on both cars.
.... also, thanks for your reply re: your rims.
.... also, thanks for your reply re: your rims.
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05-17-2002, 07:42 PM
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i drives a C32 and the same thing would happen. same goes for my dad's ML430 and my sister's CLK320.
i think the cause of the problem is really the electronic controlled throttle. it respond slower than our foot respond.
my advice is to downshift before you try to overtake.
i think the cause of the problem is really the electronic controlled throttle. it respond slower than our foot respond.
my advice is to downshift before you try to overtake.
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05-18-2002, 09:11 AM
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2001 C240 6spd
I also have a 6speed. Has okay response at low RPM...I would think that it may be worse with the automatic. The motor response does not kick in until higher up in the rpm range - seems like after about 3000rpm. I usually shift around 3500rpm.
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hhmmmm i wonder how MB comes up with 0-60 times, I think my car already takes-2-3 seconds to react to sudden throttle inputs........and MB claims 9++second 0-60times???? wheres d arithmetic-addition in that???????????tsktsk
05-18-2002, 01:11 PM
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I think this is pretty typical for Mercedes - this is from an edmunds review of the clk320. Edmunds has previously described the Turbo Lag on a Saab as dangerous - so although its not spelled out directly they are pretty much damning the throttle response - i think that Mercedes should just get it right and let drivers adjust versus the other way around - thats the Teutonic way.
"..Other times, you might punch it making a cross-traffic left turn only to be rewarded with throttle response lag time that not even a Saab turbo suffers.."
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...6/article.html
"..Other times, you might punch it making a cross-traffic left turn only to be rewarded with throttle response lag time that not even a Saab turbo suffers.."
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...6/article.html
06-16-2002, 10:44 PM
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Experiencing the same problem as you, my guess would be the lag is due to our 2.6 litter engines. We don't have a very strong engine in our cars.......but if you have any ideas on how to change our enginge powers, please!!! let me know!
06-16-2002, 11:10 PM
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2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200
Lag? What lag?
C 230 K here, 6 speed, it has imperceptible (if any) lag. But then it also has monster torque compared to the C 240, developed 2000 rpm lower in the range...
06-16-2002, 11:13 PM
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Experiencing the same problem as you, my guess would be the lag is due to our 2.6 litter engines. We don't have a very strong engine in our cars.......but if you have any ideas on how to change our enginge powers, please!!! let me know!
Experiencing the same problem as you, my guess would be the lag is due to our 2.6 litter engines. We don't have a very strong engine in our cars.......but if you have any ideas on how to change our enginge powers, please!!! let me know!
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06-16-2002, 11:19 PM
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I get a lag even when downshifting sometimes. I know it helps if you don't floor it and just gradually apply pressure on the gas pedal. I normally drive my car on the sports shifting rather than the W.
06-18-2002, 02:21 AM
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i have a 240 automatic, and i agree, all the benzes i've driven all do the same thing... 1 floor pedal... 2 rpms..... the at last 3 movement.... mercedes has to wake up and smell the lack of burnt rubber. they have to stop giving the computers in the car all the control and give the driver some.
