C vs S mode?
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2011 c300 4matic sport
C vs S mode?
hi guys is there something else that change from comfort to sport mode beside switching at higher engine speed and starting on the 1st gear? I believe I feel the steering wheel and the throttle is more responsive??
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2014 E63 AMG S
If you floor it in C (or E for 2012+) you'll still start in first.
I doubt it does anything for steering or throttle, probably all transmission.
I feel like it will hold a gear longer before it upshifts in S.
I doubt it does anything for steering or throttle, probably all transmission.
I feel like it will hold a gear longer before it upshifts in S.
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2013 C300 4MATIC Sport sedan
According to page 150 of the MB owners manual for 2013:
"Drive program S (drive programs S and S+ on AMG vehicles) is characterized by the following:
-sporty engine and automatic transmission settings
-the vehicle pulling away in first gear
-the automatic transmission shifting up later
-the fuel consumption possibly being higher as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points"
"Drive program S (drive programs S and S+ on AMG vehicles) is characterized by the following:
-sporty engine and automatic transmission settings
-the vehicle pulling away in first gear
-the automatic transmission shifting up later
-the fuel consumption possibly being higher as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points"
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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
Pressing that button you posted, DOES switch the car in C vs S. For those with dynamic handling package, it is the ONLY way to switch from C to S. The button located on the shifter does not, as it is reprogrammed to do another function. However the user did not specifically say which button he pushes to switch modes. Hence why I brought the subject up.
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From: queens NY
2011 c300 4matic sport
thanks to all! I drove it yesterday from morning to evening on S mode and it does feel more responsive on the pedal, and actually the MPG was good too, I found a post about a guy who was having a better MPG on a sport mode so I will check that out
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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
I suppose you can temporarily game the system, however in the long run, C-mode will end up being more economical than S-mode.
