Dynamic Select and "Eco"
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2020 G550
Dynamic Select and "Eco"
I really liked the Dynamic Select options (Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+) on my prior AMG vehicle because each one was notably distinct. For example, the acceleration and the deceleration for the Slippery mode felt gradual and muted, and the Sport+ mode was jumpy fast and loud.
But now I have a G550 and the Dynamic Select options are Sport, Comfort, and Eco. I can easily tell the difference between Sport and Comfort, and I choose those depending on how aggressive I'm driving or if I have passengers.
But to me Eco mode feels only slightly different from Comfort mode and I can't put my finger on exactly what that difference is, or if it is just my imagination. I use Eco mode when I'm driving relaxed through a lot of stoplights and stop sign type of route. The manual just says Eco is for "particularly economical driving style". Both Eco and Comfort activate the engine's ECO start/stop function so that's not the difference.
So my question is to you is, what have you noticed about Eco mode? I assume it should be something like muting your acceleration and max speed to reduce gas consumption, but I'm not sure I can really feel it. In other words, what are you "losing" from Comfort mode by switching to Eco mode, what makes it less "comfortable" that there would have to be 2 separate modes? Part of the reason I ask is because sometimes I carry passengers who are prone to motion sickness, especially harsh acceleration and deceleration driving. Thanks.
But now I have a G550 and the Dynamic Select options are Sport, Comfort, and Eco. I can easily tell the difference between Sport and Comfort, and I choose those depending on how aggressive I'm driving or if I have passengers.
But to me Eco mode feels only slightly different from Comfort mode and I can't put my finger on exactly what that difference is, or if it is just my imagination. I use Eco mode when I'm driving relaxed through a lot of stoplights and stop sign type of route. The manual just says Eco is for "particularly economical driving style". Both Eco and Comfort activate the engine's ECO start/stop function so that's not the difference.
So my question is to you is, what have you noticed about Eco mode? I assume it should be something like muting your acceleration and max speed to reduce gas consumption, but I'm not sure I can really feel it. In other words, what are you "losing" from Comfort mode by switching to Eco mode, what makes it less "comfortable" that there would have to be 2 separate modes? Part of the reason I ask is because sometimes I carry passengers who are prone to motion sickness, especially harsh acceleration and deceleration driving. Thanks.
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2024 EQE350 SUV, 2022 SL55 AMGMG, 2022 C300
I really liked the Dynamic Select options (Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+) on my prior AMG vehicle because each one was notably distinct. For example, the acceleration and the deceleration for the Slippery mode felt gradual and muted, and the Sport+ mode was jumpy fast and loud.
But now I have a G550 and the Dynamic Select options are Sport, Comfort, and Eco. I can easily tell the difference between Sport and Comfort, and I choose those depending on how aggressive I'm driving or if I have passengers.
But to me Eco mode feels only slightly different from Comfort mode and I can't put my finger on exactly what that difference is, or if it is just my imagination. I use Eco mode when I'm driving relaxed through a lot of stoplights and stop sign type of route. The manual just says Eco is for "particularly economical driving style". Both Eco and Comfort activate the engine's ECO start/stop function so that's not the difference.
So my question is to you is, what have you noticed about Eco mode? I assume it should be something like muting your acceleration and max speed to reduce gas consumption, but I'm not sure I can really feel it. In other words, what are you "losing" from Comfort mode by switching to Eco mode, what makes it less "comfortable" that there would have to be 2 separate modes? Part of the reason I ask is because sometimes I carry passengers who are prone to motion sickness, especially harsh acceleration and deceleration driving. Thanks.
But now I have a G550 and the Dynamic Select options are Sport, Comfort, and Eco. I can easily tell the difference between Sport and Comfort, and I choose those depending on how aggressive I'm driving or if I have passengers.
But to me Eco mode feels only slightly different from Comfort mode and I can't put my finger on exactly what that difference is, or if it is just my imagination. I use Eco mode when I'm driving relaxed through a lot of stoplights and stop sign type of route. The manual just says Eco is for "particularly economical driving style". Both Eco and Comfort activate the engine's ECO start/stop function so that's not the difference.
So my question is to you is, what have you noticed about Eco mode? I assume it should be something like muting your acceleration and max speed to reduce gas consumption, but I'm not sure I can really feel it. In other words, what are you "losing" from Comfort mode by switching to Eco mode, what makes it less "comfortable" that there would have to be 2 separate modes? Part of the reason I ask is because sometimes I carry passengers who are prone to motion sickness, especially harsh acceleration and deceleration driving. Thanks.
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C250d 4 matic (S205)
Does anyone knows in details what does it change on a W205 4 matic car by selecting Sport+?
I know the basic, I would like to know if torque distribution changes between front and rear, and how traction control and ESP are changing.
I feel a relevant reduction of understeer on Sport+ compared to Confort and Soprt but I am strugling to understand why.
W205 avantgard, no AMG, confort suspensions (no air and no electronic).
I know the basic, I would like to know if torque distribution changes between front and rear, and how traction control and ESP are changing.
I feel a relevant reduction of understeer on Sport+ compared to Confort and Soprt but I am strugling to understand why.
W205 avantgard, no AMG, confort suspensions (no air and no electronic).
