Auto 5 speed vs 7 speed... 0n 06 500 4matic?
09-19-2009, 09:16 PM
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Auto 5 speed vs 7 speed... 0n 06 500 4matic?
I was looking at 06 E500 4Matic and was surprised that it still has 5 speed! - When did they start to use 7 speed in 4matics? That is strange since my wife's 06 ML500 already has 7... I am confused.
Anyhow, that car is in great shape - should I go for the old 5 speed??
Anyhow, that car is in great shape - should I go for the old 5 speed??
09-20-2009, 09:49 AM
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To my knowledge, no AWD 211 has the 7 speed because it doesn't fit under the car with the extra AWD hardware. Also there's nothing wrong with the 5 speed's performance/operation.
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09-20-2009, 10:35 AM
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09-20-2009, 03:09 PM
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No E 4-matic has a 5-speed. Like Barry said, not enough room. The ML does have 7 because (looking at the size) it has the room. Idk about the S and the new CL550 4-matic, but I figure those have 7 speed.
Agree, I like the 5 better due to the programming when you control the tiptronic feature (can downshift manually 1 by 1 vs 7 speed goes to lowest possible gear depending on speed).
Agree, I like the 5 better due to the programming when you control the tiptronic feature (can downshift manually 1 by 1 vs 7 speed goes to lowest possible gear depending on speed).
09-24-2009, 06:56 AM
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I like having a 7-Speed due to obvious reasons, but the 5-Speed in my S500 was WAY smoother and more refined than the jerky mess in my E350. When it's hiccup free it's perfect, but unfortunately it hiccups too often.
09-24-2009, 01:38 PM
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Ya, something about that S/CL 5-speed was soooo smooth. Our 02 CL500 has the 5 speed and never a hiccup. I guess that's what you get when you buy an S/CL over an E/CLK or something.
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09-25-2009, 02:19 PM
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I used to have 2004 E500 and it was 7 speed. I guess its because 4Matic.
All the V8 W211 are 7 speed except E55 and 4Matic.
All the V8 W211 are 7 speed except E55 and 4Matic.
