is there a difference in suspension between S and C mode?
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From: LI, NY
(1960) 300d, S550 AMG S500 S600 560SEL
I use "C" around town as I noticed that it starts off in second gear and rides a bit smoother . I use "S" on the highway and have noticed a slight stiffer suspension and a better response when accelerating. The last time I went on a 50 mile trip I noticed my m.p.g. was 25.4. Now I very well could be delusional from things I have done in my past 
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my bad lol I lived a lil and Im definitely open for and a lil if Im wrong 
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Ohio
'10 S550 4Matic, '06 BMW M5
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everything well said except the first issue regarding the transmission and suspension, for the S class it functions simultaneously, when activated on C mode the transmission gives you a shorter RPM shift while on the S mode it gives you a longer hold on each gear, plus the respond of the transmission is more stiffer when in S mode than C.
Yes you are right when you mentioned about the height, it is definitely not for adjusting the height, it is to have a stiffer or softer ride suspension and if people wants to heighten their car use the switch on the monitor console and once it is activated a message will show on the center cluster (vehicle rising)
Yes you are right when you mentioned about the height, it is definitely not for adjusting the height, it is to have a stiffer or softer ride suspension and if people wants to heighten their car use the switch on the monitor console and once it is activated a message will show on the center cluster (vehicle rising)
