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Old Jul 28, 2016 | 08:40 PM
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Is there launch control for GLC 250D?

and if yes, how do I use it? Thanks.
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Old Jul 29, 2016 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Plutoe
Quite possibly you could define what you\Webster mean by "launch control".!!
Sport plus mode--traction control off---manual mode---( blink with left eye and then quickly blink the R eye twice), foot on brakes , accelerator max --- let go brakes, would that do ANYTHING useful in GLC 250 Diesel.

I'm asking because I just read a review about GLA250(petrol) on caranddriver and they said the acceleration was much quicker using the " Launch Control". I did not know they had this on GLA250, I thought only AMGs got them.
So, before I destroy my wife's car transmission, if someone can confirm Launch control can work in it, and how exactly to activate it.
Cheers.
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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 04:00 AM
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The GLA has a 7 speed dual clutch transmission while the GLC has the 9G-Tronic.
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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 08:37 AM
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Why would you even want to do launch control on a bulky SUV?
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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 10:46 AM
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There is launch control...........it's called an accelerator!
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 01:47 AM
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Whilst there is no specific launch control button on the GLC, you can set dynamic control to Sport+ . In this mode, the vehicle can rapidly take off in comparison to the other modes. Very useful if you need to cross highway traffic, etc.
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by tron786
Why would you even want to do launch control on a bulky SUV?
The Porsche Cayenne has launch control. Don't underestimate it just because it looks bulky.
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