jyeh74

I notice that the S mode revs higher and gives the car more push. C mode is too slow sometimes, even when you press on the pedal. Has anyone tried total miles/gallon on S mode versus C mode?

I am getting about 300-325 miles a tank on C mode, which is really bad (for 17 gals in a tank?). I have about 2500 miles on my 08 E350. Is this normal? I do a lot of city driving!

E500Newbee

I used C mode when in the city and S mode while I'm on the highway. I think it is best for the engine. This is my daily driving car.

MercELITE

Comfort-Mode starts the Tranny off in 2nd gear from a standstill.

Sport-Mode starts the Tranny off in 1st gear from a standstill. Also it "holds" a gear longer during acceleration. Thus increasing the rpm per shiftpoint.

Low engine rpm's are essential for the best fuel efficiency!

hope that helps you out!

Scambo

When I was low on cash, I used C mode to help save gas. I had an hour commute each way to work. Instead of the regular 19-20 MPG in the city, I got 23-24.

MotorWerkz

S-mode also speed up the shifting lag, but sometimes I find S-mode shifts abruptly, seems like it confuses whether to downshift to 2 or 1.

tanktube67

I have notice on Comfort the car runs more mls

pinebaron

I have not noticed any significant mpg difference between C & S on my Bluetec; perhaps its because diesels are low revving engines. I too use C for driving in town and on rainy and slippery days; other times I use S.

JRAMGV8

I use C mode in city (especially traffic) plus it runs smoothly

tanktube67

^+1

unclebenz

ok very stupid question-- how do you switch the mode from s to c?

weinschela

Push the button that says C/S

cyclerider

He has a 2003, so his button might say W/S

unclebenz

yes I have a 2003 but I dont see any button that says c/s or w/s...where would it be located?

Neoii

Top left of shifter.