SL/R231: Eco Vs Sport
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Eco Vs Sport
Hello all,
I almost 100% drive in sport mode. The snappy/peppiness of the car is such a joy when in sport. I did switch to eco when we drove to Myrtlee Beach a few years ago to get better gas mileage. I wonder if it really makes a noticeable difference driving in one over the other? Not the way the car responds in either mode, but a noticeable difference as in better mileage per tankful?
I also hardly never drive in manual mode either. Unless it's a stick shift manual the paddles never really have done it for me on any car.
Which mode do you guys ride around in?
I almost 100% drive in sport mode. The snappy/peppiness of the car is such a joy when in sport. I did switch to eco when we drove to Myrtlee Beach a few years ago to get better gas mileage. I wonder if it really makes a noticeable difference driving in one over the other? Not the way the car responds in either mode, but a noticeable difference as in better mileage per tankful?
I also hardly never drive in manual mode either. Unless it's a stick shift manual the paddles never really have done it for me on any car.
Which mode do you guys ride around in?
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I got the @BenzNinja tranny mod that adds the Agility (Sport+) mode and remembers your last setting when starting. (The throttle response is also tweaked for all modes.) If in E, you start in E. If in S, A, or M mode, the car starts in S mode. So, I am in S mode most of the time. The A mode significantly changes the responsiveness of the car. It shifts more quickly and holds the lower gears longer, ideal for twisty back roads.
I really don't know if the mode matters on highway, steady-state driving. My best mileage is when using Distronic+ (cruise control) because it keeps the speed steady.
I really don't know if the mode matters on highway, steady-state driving. My best mileage is when using Distronic+ (cruise control) because it keeps the speed steady.
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On long rides I use cruise too, but since I recently have cut my highway driving in 1/2 from what I use to do I am only on the highway a few minutes.
I got the @BenzNinja tranny mod that adds the Agility (Sport+) mode and remembers your last setting when starting. (The throttle response is also tweaked for all modes.) If in E, you start in E. If in S, A, or M mode, the car starts in S mode. So, I am in S mode most of the time. The A mode significantly changes the responsiveness of the car. It shifts more quickly and holds the lower gears longer, ideal for twisty back roads.
I really don't know if the mode matters on highway, steady-state driving. My best mileage is when using Distronic+ (cruise control) because it keeps the speed steady.
I really don't know if the mode matters on highway, steady-state driving. My best mileage is when using Distronic+ (cruise control) because it keeps the speed steady.
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The Agility mode is like getting a tune. Remember how it felt when you first got your tune.
