What is Sport Mode and Sport Suspension?
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2012 C350 Sport
What is Sport Mode and Sport Suspension?
Hi all. I got myself a 2012 C350 Sport, and was wondering about two things.
First off, what does Sport Mode really do? All I've read is that it puts the engine in first speed at the line instead of second speed. That can't be all.
Also, is the suspension an AMG suspension? How is it better or different than the "standard" suspension?
Just curious. Love the car, and just want to know more about it.
By the way, have had plenty of electrical problems, and got the fuse box replaced today, and Sport Mode finally works. I don't think it was working before.
Thanks!
First off, what does Sport Mode really do? All I've read is that it puts the engine in first speed at the line instead of second speed. That can't be all.
Also, is the suspension an AMG suspension? How is it better or different than the "standard" suspension?
Just curious. Love the car, and just want to know more about it.
By the way, have had plenty of electrical problems, and got the fuse box replaced today, and Sport Mode finally works. I don't think it was working before.
Thanks!
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2012 C200 Sedan
Hi all. I got myself a 2012 C350 Sport, and was wondering about two things.
First off, what does Sport Mode really do? All I've read is that it puts the engine in first speed at the line instead of second speed. That can't be all.
Also, is the suspension an AMG suspension? How is it better or different than the "standard" suspension?
Just curious. Love the car, and just want to know more about it.
By the way, have had plenty of electrical problems, and got the fuse box replaced today, and Sport Mode finally works. I don't think it was working before.
Thanks!
First off, what does Sport Mode really do? All I've read is that it puts the engine in first speed at the line instead of second speed. That can't be all.
Also, is the suspension an AMG suspension? How is it better or different than the "standard" suspension?
Just curious. Love the car, and just want to know more about it.
By the way, have had plenty of electrical problems, and got the fuse box replaced today, and Sport Mode finally works. I don't think it was working before.
Thanks!
Sports suspension isn't amg suspension, but it is lower than luxury suspension giving your car a lower centre of gravity and better/sportier handling, at the cost of some ride comfort.
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I'm not sure about the C350 but the E mode in the C250 is almost unusable and has an unpredictable throttle response. That seems to be a general complaint for everyone with a W204.
On the CLA the E mode is actually usable and the S mode it too aggressive.
There is also a Sports + package but I've only seen that on C250s. It will have red accents on the interior.
On the CLA the E mode is actually usable and the S mode it too aggressive.
There is also a Sports + package but I've only seen that on C250s. It will have red accents on the interior.
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Hi all. I got myself a 2012 C350 Sport, and was wondering about two things.
First off, what does Sport Mode really do? All I've read is that it puts the engine in first speed at the line instead of second speed. That can't be all.
Also, is the suspension an AMG suspension? How is it better or different than the "standard" suspension?
Just curious. Love the car, and just want to know more about it.
By the way, have had plenty of electrical problems, and got the fuse box replaced today, and Sport Mode finally works. I don't think it was working before.
Thanks!
First off, what does Sport Mode really do? All I've read is that it puts the engine in first speed at the line instead of second speed. That can't be all.
Also, is the suspension an AMG suspension? How is it better or different than the "standard" suspension?
Just curious. Love the car, and just want to know more about it.
By the way, have had plenty of electrical problems, and got the fuse box replaced today, and Sport Mode finally works. I don't think it was working before.
Thanks!
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2012 C350 Sport
I bought this car in December as a CPO with 40K miles. Beautiful car. But it quickly wouldn't start and displayed lots of warning messages. They changed the battery. Then the same happened, and they changed the start/ignition module. Then it happened again, and they've changed the fuse box. We'll see.
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I'm not sure about the C350 but the E mode in the C250 is almost unusable and has an unpredictable throttle response. That seems to be a general complaint for everyone with a W204.
On the CLA the E mode is actually usable and the S mode it too aggressive.
There is also a Sports + package but I've only seen that on C250s. It will have red accents on the interior.
On the CLA the E mode is actually usable and the S mode it too aggressive.
There is also a Sports + package but I've only seen that on C250s. It will have red accents on the interior.
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Sport mode will start off the line in 1st, it will hold the gears for longer letting you use the higher rpm band and shifts quicker.
Sports suspension isn't amg suspension, but it is lower than luxury suspension giving your car a lower centre of gravity and better/sportier handling, at the cost of some ride comfort.
Sports suspension isn't amg suspension, but it is lower than luxury suspension giving your car a lower centre of gravity and better/sportier handling, at the cost of some ride comfort.
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2013 C250 Sport
Yes, but seems to be well reviewed. It's not that high of a price in the flashing market. For the cost of performance upgrades software is actually on the cheaper side. Though I'm going to wait for next year's bonus.
I don't know much about C350 tuning as options are limited for the C250. There may be some ECU flash options for you.
I don't know much about C350 tuning as options are limited for the C250. There may be some ECU flash options for you.
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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
Hi all. I got myself a 2012 C350 Sport, and was wondering about two things.
First off, what does Sport Mode really do? All I've read is that it puts the engine in first speed at the line instead of second speed. That can't be all.
Also, is the suspension an AMG suspension? How is it better or different than the "standard" suspension?
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First off, what does Sport Mode really do? All I've read is that it puts the engine in first speed at the line instead of second speed. That can't be all.
Also, is the suspension an AMG suspension? How is it better or different than the "standard" suspension?
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Depends if the car originally had the "Dynamic Handling Package". If it does, then it changes the following...
>Start in 1st gear (like you already mentioned).
>Later shift points when left in auto.
>Shocks become stiffer
>Steering becomes stiffer.
You can tell if it has this package in 2 ways...
From the inside. Notice a dedicated "SPORT" button. On regular W204's the button near the shifter will say C/S instead of "M" for manual.
From the outside (engine bay) you will see a control module on top of each strut tower that is controlled electromagnetically.
If you do have this congrats. Generally, unless you specifically factory ordered it, you will not see this option in the US market.
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2012 C350 Sport
Depends if the car originally had the "Dynamic Handling Package". If it does, then it changes the following...
>Start in 1st gear (like you already mentioned).
>Later shift points when left in auto.
>Shocks become stiffer
>Steering becomes stiffer.
You can tell if it has this package in 2 ways...
>Start in 1st gear (like you already mentioned).
>Later shift points when left in auto.
>Shocks become stiffer
>Steering becomes stiffer.
You can tell if it has this package in 2 ways...
My shifter says E/S
I'll check my struts.
All your info is relevant to the 2012 C350? Just checking.
UPDATE: According to this link, "One of the most important features is the Dynamic Handling Package, which comes standard on the C350 and on option on the C250." http://www.guideautoweb.com/en/artic...into-the-fray/ - not sure how reliable his info is.
Cheers.
Last edited by pdougklein; Jan 19, 2016 at 05:31 PM. Reason: updated info
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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
Unless you are sure the previous owner specifically factory ordered the car, you will generally never see the "Dynamic Handling" option.
...and my info is from 1st hand experience.
...and my info is from 1st hand experience.
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I do have "Blue Efficiency" on the side of my car, but assumed that's for all 2012 C350s.
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Nobody talks about it because what you have is the norm. E/S is for efficiency/sport and it only affects the transmission shift points.
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2013 C250 Sport
I've only seen it on C250 Sport with the Sports Plus package. There are a number of those in the US but they tend to not have premium audio, navigation and back up camera.
I test drove one and it was nice but it lacked all the other goods.
I test drove one and it was nice but it lacked all the other goods.
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I guess mine has a slightly lower suspension than "normal," but not an AMG suspension or anything adjustable, from what I'm understanding, too.
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Despite "wanting" to call my car "Sport," even if it's not, it's an incredible car that drives absolutely perfectly. Have raced it around turns in the mountains, and taken 300 mile trips very comfortably. Really a terrific purchase.
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2012 C350 Sedan
I haven't found any way to identify my car as one or the other. Either way, now that Sport mode is working after the fuse box replacement (not sure how the could have contributed to it not working before), I get plenty of noise and pick up if I want to zoom around town. Still that mash-the-pedal lag, but that's going to be a longer term project to fix.
Despite "wanting" to call my car "Sport," even if it's not, it's an incredible car that drives absolutely perfectly. Have raced it around turns in the mountains, and taken 300 mile trips very comfortably. Really a terrific purchase.
Despite "wanting" to call my car "Sport," even if it's not, it's an incredible car that drives absolutely perfectly. Have raced it around turns in the mountains, and taken 300 mile trips very comfortably. Really a terrific purchase.
