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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Defaulting to "E" drive mode

Recently got the 2011 C300 Sport and I prefer driving in sport mode, but every time I start the car it defaults back to "E" mode. Does anyone else have this problem?
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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In the 2010, there is no "e"., just "c" and "s" and the car will always revert back to "c" at startup. I would guess it's the same for the 2011. So, its not really a problem, it is the way the car is designed.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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I've heard the new E mode is slightly better on fuel economy so MB made it the default mode. The MPG is negligible per car but MB is looking at the big picture
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