7sp AT from W211 on a W210
7sp AT from W211 on a W210
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Orange County.CA
12E350, 12ML350, 08C350
I wonder anyone doing this ?. The electronic nightmare from later year (W211) adapt to older (W210) will NOT work IMHO. MB brand is not for the shade tree mechanic (of the 60-70 Chevy or Ford of the last century), but very complex, talk of a simple swap of the NEW head unit already causing headache to some !. Many electronic apply to the older car (like W210), sometime a normal person do not comprehend. SWAP the tranmission of W210 to W211 (if someone make it work) COST $$$ prohibit that idea.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Orlando, Fl
2001 E320 wagon
SoCal you knew exactly where I was coming from. It may not be a simple switch like what we are used to on this side of the ocean, however someone outthere had to at least thought of it. Food for thought.
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From: UK
W215 CL500 2005
Many regard the 5 speed box more highly than the 7g box...so even if it could be done, which I very much doubt, it wouldn't necessarily be an advantage.
Ask yourself this...why is the SLR supplied with the 5 speed, not the 7?
Ask yourself this...why is the SLR supplied with the 5 speed, not the 7?
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Orlando, Fl
2001 E320 wagon
Excellent
TO ALL:
Thanks for entertaining my curiosity here. I understand these are not my grandpa's transmissions, yet I could not help wondering what kind of results would I get if it was done. Thanks and keep'em coming!
