The 7G-TRONIC is the cutting edge of transmission technology. Seven forward gears mean smaller shifts in engine speed over a wide ratio spread, so you will hardly notice the gearshifts. When shifting down through the gears, the 7G-TRONIC’s multiple downshift principle allows it to skip several gears, resulting in faster gear changes. A torque converter lockup clutch which is active from first gear and the transmission control also make for less fuel consumption and excellent acceleration.
Thanks to the standard-specification direct-shift transmission DIRECT SELECT, the centre console of the R-Class is free for other uses. The positions of the automatic transmission are set simply using the selector lever behind the steering wheel. You can choose between P, R, N and D without taking your hands off the wheel. Two shift modes are available: "S" for Sport and "C" for Comfort. The current mode is displayed in the instrument cluster. If you want to change gears manually, simply push the DIRECT SELECT steering-wheel gearshift buttons, provided as standard (with transmission position D engaged).
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