W212 E Class driving modes

[tbish]

Hello

I was just wondering what the difference is between ECO and SPORT mode is on my w212 2015 E 220 CDI with 17 inch wheels. I know sport holds on to gears for longer and is more responsive, but what about fuel consumption and steering weight? How much worse is the MPG and which would you recommend?

Many thanks


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[clk320x]

Why have you posted the same thing twice? E220 CDI Sport Mode fuel consumption

 

[tbish]

Why have you posted the same thing twice? E220 CDI Sport Mode fuel consumption

because i thought it hadn’t posted. have you got an answer?


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[Headhurts]

I use sport mode most of the time and to me is a far better drive.

I do use Eco on long journeys particularly in France.

I recently travelled Norwich to Sherwood, on way there I used Sport mode and out of interest on return used Eco, there was only around 2 to 3 mpg difference according to the read out.

Robin

 

[tbish]

I use sport mode most of the time and to me is a far better drive.

I do use Eco on long journeys particularly in France.

I recently travelled Norwich to Sherwood, on way there I used Sport mode and out of interest on return used Eco, there was only around 2 to 3 mpg difference according to the read out.

Robin

Thank you. In what ways does sport offer a better drive?

 

[encee]

OP: On my W212 E350 CDI, I tend to use Eco most of the time, as I thoroughly enjoy the relaxed "cruising" nature that this car offers.
I tend to use Sport-mode when I need to crack on a bit, for whatever reason, and again, I find it does the job admirably.

As you say, it holds the gears for longer, defaults to first gear from a standing-start, and generally feels more responsive. I also find that the steering feels more direct, somehow, and makes the car feel more "pointy" - again, a good thing when trapping on a bit.
What effect this has on fuel-consumption I couldn`t tell you mate, as I use neither one, nor the other, exclusively throughout a tank of fuel.

I think experimentation will probably be the key for you, to see which suits you best.

 

[Londonscottish]

I just leave my E500 in default gearbox mode (ie not in Sport) as (a) it doesn't actually need to hang on to the gears and (b) I think it suits the relaxed nature of it.

Occasionally, when I'm on my own on quiet roads I do the full flappy paddle thing just to remind me how well it does actually shift. I then get into licence losing territory and get slightly alarmed before reverting to Armchair mode.

I DO keep the suspension in Sport mode most of the time mainly because I'm a tart and like the slightly dropped stance. In reality Comfort is functionally better as it irons out more imperfections and automatically tightens/drops with speed anyway. But, as I said, I'm a tart.

 

[Benzmanc]

Sport just really affects the gearbox, on mine it drops a gear when i press the button ready for jumping on the loud pedal. I have active dampers but that's a separate button

 

[Thrash]

On a bit of a side note, is there any actual benefit using sport mode in a diesel? Surely with the narrow power bands then holding onto the gears longer is a bit pointless?
I personally wouldn't be able to keep my car in sport all the time, I find it holds onto the gears for too long and things are a bit more jerky. I can see it's uses and have used it when trying to get away quickly but I wouldn't be able to use it exclusively, same for Eco. I find comfort perfect for 99% of the time.

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

Two points about the 7 speed gearbox (which is used on many different Mercedes models)
:
1) Sport gives more dynamic changing, but it's only relevant if you're driving "dynamically." If you drive like a Granny, like me, fast off at the lights and fastest bloke in the crowded outside lane of the motorways in the South East of England, you won't see much of a difference. Take it onto the track, or on the empty windy roads of the provinces, and the change points become more relevant.

2) All 7 speed gear boxes learn your driving style, so if you're enthusiastic (an abrupt gear changer), it'll modify its behaviour to match your usual style.

For an understanding of the wizardry of the 7 speed gearbox have a look at this:
A Look At Mercedes-Benz Seven-Speed Automatic Transmissions | eMercedesBenz

 

[Headhurts]

On a bit of a side note, is there any actual benefit using sport mode in a diesel? Surely with the narrow power bands then holding onto the gears longer is a bit pointless?
I personally wouldn't be able to keep my car in sport all the time, I find it holds onto the gears for too long and things are a bit more jerky. I can see it's uses and have used it when trying to get away quickly but I wouldn't be able to use it exclusively, same for Eco. I find comfort perfect for 99% of the time.

I have the 9 speed box and there is a marked difference in performance but when using kickdown they both respond the same it seems.

The difference is noticeable at say roundabouts when wanting to nip out the Eco mode can seem lazy but in sport it responds much quicker which I suppose makes sense.

If on a longish journey then I would normally use Eco depends on my mode.

Robin