Question regarding throttle response and transmission in E320 and E500
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Question regarding throttle response and transmission in E320 and E500
Lets say that you are cruising on the highway and you suddenly floor it, is there a small delay while the car downshifts and accelerates or is the power almost instant from the time you punch the throttle? In my fathers 2001 E-Class, there is delay of like 1-2 seconds before it gets going. It feels very sluggish. Secondly, how is the throttle response? Does is have a sluggish feel or a "right-now" feel?
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On my e500 it depends on the Suspension mode (Comfort, Sport I, Sport II).
I've noticed that while in Comfort mode there is a slight delay, not only during acceleration, but also during breaking.
Sports I and II are more responsive in all aspects: handling, throttle, and breaking - Sport II having a sportier feel, and Sport I feeling almost like a mixture of the Comfort and Sport II modes.
I've noticed that while in Comfort mode there is a slight delay, not only during acceleration, but also during breaking.
Sports I and II are more responsive in all aspects: handling, throttle, and breaking - Sport II having a sportier feel, and Sport I feeling almost like a mixture of the Comfort and Sport II modes.
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The sport mode only changes the air suspension and does nothing for the motor.
Yes the car does hesitate while it selects a lower gear but the rush of acceleration is fantastic. It has an electronic throttle and the "tip in" of the throttle is gradual so as not to be jumpy. I would say it is responsive for a luxury sedan but its not what I would call sporty though the 500 does have quite a bit of thrust.
Yes the car does hesitate while it selects a lower gear but the rush of acceleration is fantastic. It has an electronic throttle and the "tip in" of the throttle is gradual so as not to be jumpy. I would say it is responsive for a luxury sedan but its not what I would call sporty though the 500 does have quite a bit of thrust.
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This was one area that I was always a little disappointed in with my E500. You'd stomp on the gas and there was a delay. It actually seemded to be worse in my pre-nav E500. I remember one time I had to pass someone because my lane was ending (god forbid I just got in behind him, LOL)I hit the gas, and nothing. I mean it was almost dangerous. In comparison I always thought my '00 E430 at HIGHWAY speeds had better response when the gas was hit. From a standing start, I think the E500 was quicker. No more response problems now 
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Originally posted by cte430
This was one area that I was always a little disappointed in with my E500. You'd stomp on the gas and there was a delay. It actually seemded to be worse in my pre-nav E500. I remember one time I had to pass someone because my lane was ending (god forbid I just got in behind him, LOL)I hit the gas, and nothing. I mean it was almost dangerous. In comparison I always thought my '00 E430 at HIGHWAY speeds had better response when the gas was hit. From a standing start, I think the E500 was quicker. No more response problems now
This was one area that I was always a little disappointed in with my E500. You'd stomp on the gas and there was a delay. It actually seemded to be worse in my pre-nav E500. I remember one time I had to pass someone because my lane was ending (god forbid I just got in behind him, LOL)I hit the gas, and nothing. I mean it was almost dangerous. In comparison I always thought my '00 E430 at HIGHWAY speeds had better response when the gas was hit. From a standing start, I think the E500 was quicker. No more response problems now
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I've had the same problems as you cte. I've had to try to get in front of someone, and I'm sitting there waiting and waiting. Then it lets loose and it goes. Usually at that time it has become pretty important that I produce this power. It is very frustrating.
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I'd be willing to bet that by late summer, there will be a software upgrade to the computer so that the 7 speed transmission "programming" is revised. Its close, but its not ideal.
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I'll chime in. What I feel is happening is that it is "rev-matching". It feels as if the engine is rev-ing up to the what the RPM's will be in the lower gear, once it is reved up then it downshifts. Again a bit frustrating.... but I've gotten used to it
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Originally posted by Kain
Anyone here driven the new 5 Series? If so, how is its throttle response and transmission compared to the E-Class?
Anyone here driven the new 5 Series? If so, how is its throttle response and transmission compared to the E-Class?
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Originally posted by Barry45RPM
I'd be willing to bet that by late summer, there will be a software upgrade to the computer so that the 7 speed transmission "programming" is revised. Its close, but its not ideal.
I'd be willing to bet that by late summer, there will be a software upgrade to the computer so that the 7 speed transmission "programming" is revised. Its close, but its not ideal.
I agree
