MBWorld.org Forums

W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Distronic Question..:

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old May 11, 2004 | 09:25 PM
Share
  #1  
DarkStar's Avatar
DarkStar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area
03 E55
Distronic Question..:
Hi Folks, I'm curious. Is there any way to tell if the new (211) series has distronic or not? I mean, are there any outside cues? Thanks in advance. //DS
Reply
0
Old May 11, 2004 | 09:39 PM
Share
  #2  
scorchie's Avatar
scorchie
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,559
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV USA / London, UK
GL320CDI / C63 Edition 507 Coupe (EDP) / E63 S (on order) / G500 / Smart Brabus
Re: Distronic Question..:
Originally posted by DarkStar
Hi Folks, I'm curious. Is there any way to tell if the new (211) series has distronic or not? I mean, are there any outside cues? Thanks in advance. //DS
The center section of the grill is solid and covered by a clear plastic piece. This is the location of the radar unit.

Also looking in through the window, the middle console will have a distance control placed next to the gear shift lever.

-s-
Reply
0
Old May 11, 2004 | 10:11 PM
Share
  #3  
DarkStar's Avatar
DarkStar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area
03 E55
Thanks, by the center of the grille do you mean closest to the star? How big? Also, where is the button inside...to the left or right of the shift lever? Thanks again...//DS
Reply
0
Old May 11, 2004 | 10:51 PM
Share
  #4  
scorchie's Avatar
scorchie
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,559
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV USA / London, UK
GL320CDI / C63 Edition 507 Coupe (EDP) / E63 S (on order) / G500 / Smart Brabus
Originally posted by DarkStar
Thanks, by the center of the grille do you mean closest to the star? How big? Also, where is the button inside...to the left or right of the shift lever? Thanks again...//DS
I think you can find pictures, demos, and all the information you need at www.mbusa.com ... do a "build your own" and get the details on Distronic.

-s-
Reply
0
Old May 11, 2004 | 11:34 PM
Share
  #5  
DarkStar's Avatar
DarkStar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area
03 E55
thanks for all the info, the demo they have is really cool and explains the system well.

I like it....this seems like an option that many do not choose though.//DS
Reply
0
Old May 12, 2004 | 07:44 AM
Share
  #6  
stephens's Avatar
stephens
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,256
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne, Australia
E55, F550, S600 Ducati 999
It is a little pricey, but great value, I use it virtually everyday on the freeway, where regular cruise control would not be useful.
Reply
0
Old May 14, 2004 | 04:39 PM
Share
  #7  
IluvS500's Avatar
IluvS500
Out Of Control!!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,744
Likes: 3
From: Houston Texas
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
Look in the center of the grill on this car:

Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old May 14, 2004 | 04:41 PM
Share
  #8  
IluvS500's Avatar
IluvS500
Out Of Control!!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,744
Likes: 3
From: Houston Texas
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
And this one. See the difference.

Reply
0
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

 
story-3

7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
Tags
Back to Subforum
W211 AMG
View Next Unread
Where to buy new tires?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:38 AM.

story-0
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

Slideshow: Mercedes has never been afraid to experiment, and some of its strangest ideas turned out to be surprisingly successful.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-1
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

Sideshow: A Middle Eastern tuner has transformed the Mercedes-AMG G 63 into an open-top special, replacing nearly every exterior panel in the process.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 15:29:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

Slideshow: Six gift ideas your AMG loving dad or grad will cherish.

By | 2026-06-03 17:26:18


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

Slideshow: Sometimes AMG builds fast sedans. Other times, it builds twin-turbo V12 land missiles and six-wheeled off-road monsters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 17:59:58


VIEW MORE
story-4
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-8
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE