Which Mode do you drive your W 204 in (C) or (S)
10-30-2007, 09:54 PM
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2011 E350 4Matic Wagon, 2013 C350 4Matic Sedan
AFAIK the C mode launches the car in second gear, whereas S mode launches the car in first. Also, there are two reverse gears so I think C uses the higher gearing.
10-31-2007, 06:46 AM
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So when the transmission is described as being 7 speed, they are saying that there are 7 forward speeds including 1st gear that isn't used in "c" mode?
10-31-2007, 09:22 AM
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Yes that is correct but I do have to point something out. It is possible to get the car into 1st gear in C mode. The car starts to move from 2nd gear in C mode but you can force it to **** down to first. Say you are at a red light waiting for it to turn green and you are in C mode. When the light changes press on the accelerator gently and have the car move. When you are up to about 5~8mph press down on the accelerator all the way. The car will shift down to first gear to accelerate more quicker. Of course you will look like a dork trying to street race and I can't imagine this being good for the car either but it is possible.
11-01-2007, 03:30 PM
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2008 C350 and 2003 Z4 3.0
The only other C300 I've seen in Seattle was a silver with a old lady (her hair was the same color as her car) driving down 3rd Ave.
