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E550 Owners - driving style?
Just wondering, do you guys drive your cars aggressively? It seems like I'm the only Mercedes driver on the roads pushing his car. This is not to say that I beat up my car, but I do have a car with over 400hp. Shouldn't I be pushing it a little or should I be driving it as if I am retired? I'm not that easy on the gas pedal.
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I wouldn't say I drive aggressively but I drive faster than most people and definitely faster than most MB drivers I see on the road.
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Originally Posted by cc16177
(Post 6672210)
I wouldn't say I drive aggressively but I drive faster than most people and definitely faster than most MB drivers I see on the road.
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It depends on how I feel on a certain day. Most days I drive like an old man in the city just slow rolling but on the highways I push it as I push most of my cars I've had pretty hard. If someone irks me for whatever reason or if I'm in a hurry I drive it like I stole it LOL.
On a scale 1 to 10 of driving hard, I'd say I'm a 7 while most MBs I see are a 2 :) |
Originally Posted by jahquan3
(Post 6672342)
It depends on how I feel on a certain day. Most days I drive like an old man in the city just slow rolling but on the highways I push it as I push most of my cars I've had pretty hard. If someone irks me for whatever reason or if I'm in a hurry I drive it like I stole it LOL.
On a scale 1 to 10 of driving hard, I'd say I'm a 7 while most MBs I see are a 2 :) |
I only push it when I will get to enjoy the power. Mostly when the roads are clear. Even then I only take it to 5 or 10 above the posted limit. My wife says I drive like a grandpa which is to say I do coast from time to time - it's not always gas or brake like she drives. I just don't see the point in traffic of accelerating until it's time to brake.
I drove the same way with my previous cars except for the occasional pedal punch. |
When traffic is very light or the road is open in front of me, I definitely enjoy driving fast in my tuned E550 (500HP)! Great thing about the TTV8 is it's perfectly happy loafing along or being pushed! :-)
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I push mine harder than most I see out there. I didn't buy the powerful V8's to not use them.
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Stay away of distronic. It kills all aggressiveness and makes you 70 years old grandpa.
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Awesome that I have company!
I could and still never understand the gas or brake driving method. The real odd part is that it's mostly done by the _______ gender. Ok, I won't go further with that statement.. :D |
Well we just did a quick trip to my girlfriends parents. They are about 140 miles away from our home. On Thursday night, we were able to to that in just over an hour averaging more than 130mph...and we used more than half of the gas tank :)
Drive it like you stole it AS LONG AS you do not harm anybody! |
I push mine really hard only if I got tailgated.
Or someone around trying to show off their rice cars. I'll make sure they know the power of e550 |
I drive aggressive regardless of the car I am in but safely.....
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mine: with an angry look on my face back to the STAR computer to sort out what the next Airmatic issue is.....
:D. Aside from that, it really depends on my mood. I typically flow with the faster side of traffic and unless I'm in a hurry or just in the mood for some grins, I am relatively conservative. |
I drive quickly more than fast. I love the push of my ttv8! Makes me smile!
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I only have an E350 but I drive it very aggressively whenever is safe of course! I'm planning to upgrade to a 2014 e550 later this year or early 2017! I'll make sure i report back ;)
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I admit to being a grandpa - too much traffic in my M-F commute to open it up much.
I cherish the few opportunities I get to make it fly. Reminds me to smile! Weekend I'm pushing around a buzz-kill SUV with balloon tires. |
When the traffic on the highway is minimal and the speed traps are not out, there's nothing like opening her up into the triple digits and listening to the sound. What a great feeling of flying down the road. :-)
I had the opportunity a few months back while In Germany to rent an E and drive on the Autobahn. Now that is what I call fun! |
Originally Posted by PaulE550
(Post 6672941)
When the traffic on the highway is minimal and the speed traps are not out, there's nothing like opening her up into the triple digits and listening to the sound. What a great feeling of flying down the road. :-)
I had the opportunity a few months back while In Germany to rent an E and drive on the Autobahn. Now that is what I call fun! |
Originally Posted by badbenzz
(Post 6672690)
I drive aggressive regardless of the car I am in but safely.....
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I live in the middle of a city, and I don't drive far each day, or on the highway much, but I love the push I feel when I hammer it right when it hits 2nd gear off a stop light. I did a long road trip, and you don't even know you're doing 110mph, feels like 80 in most cars.
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Originally Posted by g4benz
(Post 6673150)
Triple digits? I haven't taken mine over 90MPH yet. :eek:
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Originally Posted by PaulE550
(Post 6673192)
These cars are incredibly safe, well built and have a very solid when it comes to handling. They were designed to run on highways at much greater speeds than we can legally drive them here. You won't break anything on them by occasionally pushing them a bit. Of course, you should only drive your vehicle to the levels you feel safe doing so. Safety first and foremost.
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Originally Posted by g4benz
(Post 6673150)
Triple digits? I haven't taken mine over 90MPH yet. :eek:
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Originally Posted by Airmousam
(Post 6673173)
I think this sums up how I drive...not sure I drive the 550 much differently than my previous E350
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Originally Posted by g4benz
(Post 6673210)
No wonder the guy before me had a radar detector in the car - lol. The car does feel solid. I will open her up a bit more the next time I am on the highway and it is safe to do so.
For me the sweet spot on the Florida Turnpike is between 95-105mph. |
Originally Posted by cc16177
(Post 6673408)
In my opinion the car feels more and more "solid" the faster you go (to a point).
For me the sweet spot on the Florida Turnpike is between 95-105mph. |
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Wow, I may hit triple digits on occasion, but not enough to bump up my highway average from the high 70's. Of course, we don't have the autobahn here. It mostly happens with passing situations as it's hard to notice with these cars how fast you are going.
For me, reaching those speeds is about putting some distance between myself and traffic situations like truck passing or cars that tend to group together. Once I get some open road, I tend to set the cruise control and relax. |
First trip in I-5 in California in ages...
Ok, so how fast can you drive before the police care? I was doing around 80 and being passed by everyone...including a Prius. That didn't feel good. |
Originally Posted by DaddioMB
(Post 6673497)
First trip in I-5 in California in ages...
Ok, so how fast can you drive before the police care? I was doing around 80 and being passed by everyone...including a Prius. That didn't feel good. |
Originally Posted by J.M.G.
(Post 6673474)
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This thread is why I would never purchase a pre-owned MB or similar type car.
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Originally Posted by El Cid
(Post 6673729)
This thread is why I would never purchase a pre-owned MB or similar type car.
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Originally Posted by El Cid
(Post 6673729)
This thread is why I would never purchase a pre-owned MB or similar type car.
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Originally Posted by DaddioMB
(Post 6673497)
First trip in I-5 in California in ages...
Ok, so how fast can you drive before the police care? I was doing around 80 and being passed by everyone...including a Prius. That didn't feel good. |
Originally Posted by cc16177
(Post 6673796)
Yeah and I only have sex with virgins. Once they've been used by someone else, WORTHLESS I TELL YA!
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Hell yes, and i actually use the paddle shifters when opportunity strikes. Nothing like coming up on someone doing 60 in the carpool lane, holding down the left paddle to select the best passing gear, and then quickly getting around them the next line break.
That big NA v8 sounds awesome starting in first gear at a green light as well. |
I drive pretty slow around town, but once on the highway she goes right to 90 (until my wife's screaming begins, at least!) Then I keep her at 80-85. I like the app Waze it let you know then the heavy hand of the law is nearby. As soon as Waze says "Police ahead" I drop to 65, and let the less informed run straight into the speed trap. I love seeing Maxima's pulled over...
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I drive enthusiastically - I try not to get into too much trouble but I love how the engine pulls.
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I live in the S.F Bay Area and of course there is always brutal traffic but when I get out of town I let er RIP!!!!!!!!!
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I drive the **** outta mine - mostly in manual - and I love every minute of it. Then again, I do all of the work and repairs so I ain't scared nothing's gonna break nor do I drive like it.
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Originally Posted by BorisThaBrute
(Post 6674338)
I drive the **** outta mine - mostly in manual - and I love every minute of it. Then again, I do all of the work and repairs so I ain't scared nothing's gonna break nor do I drive like it.
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Originally Posted by jahquan3
(Post 6674760)
This is what I have to learn to do. I never use the paddles and I know it can give you more control over the way the car pulls off.
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I remember when I went for a test drive in this car back in April. The previous owner sat in the back and was raving about the power of the car. I stepped on the gas, albeit cautiously, but was like "okay, cool". The previous owner then said try the paddles. I have no idea how to use paddles and still do not. He said he would guide me from the backseat. Once I hit those paddles, I was in serious race mode. Manual does make a big difference IMO. I just need to learn how to use those paddles!
P.S. Don't get me wrong, the car is still a beast in auto, but paddles is superbeast mode! |
That is true for the 5.5 N/A. The 4.7 TT on the other hand as a ton of torque and the 7g-TronicPlus. The new transmission -which was exclusively for the M278 engine- allows multible downshifts.
An example: Lets assume, you are cruising at 40mph in "E"-Mode. The E550 5.5 will use 5th gear. The E550 4.7 will use 6th. Now you push the throttle all the way through the KickDown-Point (WOT). The car will start to shift: E550 5.5: 5->4->3->2 and then will take-off E550 4.7: 6->2 and takes-off That makes the 4.7 way more responsive. It also gives you the feeling of being even more powerfull than it is. In the end it is also the reason, why paddles are pretty useless here. I even had Mercedes code the "M" mode into my vehicle*, as I missed this mode coming from my '08 E550 5.5 at the beginning, until I found out, that I do not need that anymore! So in the 5.5 liter, manual downshifts before hitting the go-pedal was really a good idea. In the 4.7...just let the automatic do its job. Manual downshifts might even harm performance, as you could end up in a turbo lag! * For more information |
Originally Posted by J.M.G.
(Post 6676158)
That is true for the 5.5 N/A. The 4.7 TT on the other hand as a ton of torque and the 7g-TronicPlus. The new transmission -which was exclusively for the M278 engine- allows multible downshifts.
An example: Lets assume, you are cruising at 40mph in "E"-Mode. The E550 5.5 will use 5th gear. The E550 4.7 will use 6th. Now you push the throttle all the way through the KickDown-Point (WOT). The car will start to shift: E550 5.5: 5->4->3->2 and then will take-off E550 4.7: 6->2 and takes-off That makes the 4.7 way more responsive. It also gives you the feeling of being even more powerfull than it is. In the end it is also the reason, why paddles are pretty useless here. I even had Mercedes code the "M" mode into my vehicle*, as I missed this mode coming from my '08 E550 5.5 at the beginning, until I found out, that I do not need that anymore! So in the 5.5 liter, manual downshifts before hitting the go-pedal was really a good idea. In the 4.7...just let the automatic do its job. Manual downshifts might even harm performance, as you could end up in a turbo lag! * For more information How To: Nachrüstung M-Modus 7g-TronicPlus Mercedes w204 MoPf / w212 / w207 - YouTube |
Originally Posted by g4benz
(Post 6673444)
I agree. For some reason, I feel in "total control" of the vehicle around 60MPH+. It could be the clunky shifting in lower gears which many of us face with the 550's.
Originally Posted by J.M.G.
(Post 6676158)
That is true for the 5.5 N/A. The 4.7 TT on the other hand as a ton of torque and the 7g-TronicPlus. The new transmission -which was exclusively for the M278 engine- allows multible downshifts.
An example: Lets assume, you are cruising at 40mph in "E"-Mode. The E550 5.5 will use 5th gear. The E550 4.7 will use 6th. Now you push the throttle all the way through the KickDown-Point (WOT). The car will start to shift: E550 5.5: 5->4->3->2 and then will take-off E550 4.7: 6->2 and takes-off That makes the 4.7 way more responsive. It also gives you the feeling of being even more powerfull than it is. In the end it is also the reason, why paddles are pretty useless here. I even had Mercedes code the "M" mode into my vehicle*, as I missed this mode coming from my '08 E550 5.5 at the beginning, until I found out, that I do not need that anymore! So in the 5.5 liter, manual downshifts before hitting the go-pedal was really a good idea. In the 4.7...just let the automatic do its job. Manual downshifts might even harm performance, as you could end up in a turbo lag! * For more information How To: Nachrüstung M-Modus 7g-TronicPlus Mercedes w204 MoPf / w212 / w207 - YouTube The problem I have with this is that I forget to shift up as I'm used to drive in AUTO mode and the car is too quiet to hear the engine. But it surely takes off with this procedure... |
^Interesting one Arrie.
I will try that as I always feel like I'm doing more harm to the tranny when I even attempt to use the paddles. My first car was a manual so I just can't wrap my head around not using a clutch and a gear shift knob when manually shifting in a vehicle. It just feels awkward every time I've tried. |
Originally Posted by jahquan3
(Post 6676325)
^Interesting one Arrie.
I will try that as I always feel like I'm doing more harm to the tranny when I even attempt to use the paddles. My first car was a manual so I just can't wrap my head around not using a clutch and a gear shift knob when manually shifting in a vehicle. It just feels awkward every time I've tried. Yeah, this works. If you just quickly click the left paddle the car will change to a gear one lower than it was using in automatic mode but if you hold it for a couple of seconds it will go directly to a gear that gives you the best acceleration at the speed you are traveling. The 2011 E350 that I had was the same. I also think this is mentioned in the manual but not sure... |
Originally Posted by Arrie
(Post 6676281)
I drive the NA 550 and when I want to make it go fast I hold the left paddle for two seconds and the car will shift directly to the gear giving the best acceleration.
The problem I have with this is that I forget to shift up as I'm used to drive in AUTO mode and the car is too quiet to hear the engine. But it surely takes off with this procedure... |
Originally Posted by Arrie
(Post 6676281)
I drive the NA 550 and when I want to make it go fast I hold the left paddle for two seconds and the car will shift directly to the gear giving the best acceleration.
This is one of the two main differences to the 7g-TronicPlus that comes with the 4.7 TT! The PLUS can also do the following patterns: 7->5 6->2 5->3 4->1 The other main difference from a drivers perspective: The PLUS has an additional torsion damper in the torque converter, which allows lower RPM without resonances or vibrations. So the M278 can use higher gears at the same speed... |
Originally Posted by J.M.G.
(Post 6676928)
No, it does not. By pressing and holding the left paddle the car shifts into gear for best acceleration indeed. However, it does not do this directly. It still follows the shift pattern of the 7g-Tronic, which is one gear at once, except for the direct multible downshift from 7th to 5th!
This is one of the two main differences to the 7g-TronicPlus that comes with the 4.7 TT! The PLUS can also do the following patterns: 7->5 6->2 5->3 4->1 The other main difference from a drivers perspective: The PLUS has an additional torsion damper in the torque converter, which allows lower RPM without resonances or vibrations. So the M278 can use higher gears at the same speed... I rarely use the paddles, but I didn't know about the holding down the button thing. I'll try it for sure. I noticed that my 2012 does tend to use very high gearing for city driving. On my old W208, I would leave it in 3 or 4 (of 5) around town to prevent it from going too high and loosing the power to accelerate on demand. The manual shifting on MB is more of a "maximum gear" setting, as it will down-shift automatically when you stop; not fully manual like a Ferrari or something. |
Originally Posted by J.M.G.
(Post 6676928)
No, it does not. By pressing and holding the left paddle the car shifts into gear for best acceleration indeed. However, it does not do this directly. It still follows the shift pattern of the 7g-Tronic, which is one gear at once, except for the direct multible downshift from 7th to 5th!
This is one of the two main differences to the 7g-TronicPlus that comes with the 4.7 TT! The PLUS can also do the following patterns: 7->5 6->2 5->3 4->1 The other main difference from a drivers perspective: The PLUS has an additional torsion damper in the torque converter, which allows lower RPM without resonances or vibrations. So the M278 can use higher gears at the same speed... Well, I don't know exact details of what happens inside the gear box but I know that the transmission shifts to the optimum gear just as fast as it shifts between just two gears when I use the paddles. Because the baddle use is very slow for gear shifts I don't use it other than when on rare occasion I'm behind someone on a 2-lane road and want to pass fast. Holding the left paddle puts the car on the correct gear fast and the car really takes off fast too. And it does not matter how many gears it changes. It always happens equally quick. |
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