M-Class Brochure - Mercedes-Benz

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Drive system & chassis
Transmissions
Safety
Whether you favour an economical or a sporty driving style – the automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC PLUS is ideally matched to every engine and continuously adjusts to
the current driving situation and driving style. What’s more, it is intuitive and ergonomic to use
7G-TRONIC PLUS. The M-Class is fitted as standard with
the 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission
and the DIRECT SELECT lever on the steering column.
Seven forward gears allow optimum revs at all times,
thus reducing fuel consumption. In city traffic especially,
the 7-speed automatic transmission brings about a further
reduction in fuel consumption thanks to the ECO start/
stop function which stops the engine automatically when
the vehicle comes to a halt. The electrohydraulic control
unit, together with the engine and transmission software,
results in particularly dynamic gear changes and very
high shift quality. Whatʼs more, the 7G-TRONIC PLUS
is characterised by its direct, immediate response to
changes at the accelerator pedal.
Comfort
DIRECT SELECT. Ergonomically designed and intuitive to
operate, the DIRECT SELECT lever on the steering column
allows the driver to set the automatic transmission positions
P, N, R and D simply by giving it a light tap. The function
commands are then transmitted wholly electronically.
Additional steering-wheel gearshift paddles also facilitate
manual pre-selection of the seven gears, so drivers can
decide whether they want to change gear themselves using
the steering-wheel gearshift paddles or whether they
prefer this to be taken care of automatically.
AMG
Transmission control with the DIRECT SELECT lever on the steering wheel.
The driver can intervene manually in the gear selection process by means of
the gearshift paddles on the steering wheel