What do you want to know?

[a111r]

It's not only for the reason of the lack of a Drain on the TC, but also it is a less of a shock to the transmission itself. And not only that it is far more beneficial because you clean the Pan and change the Filter 3 times.
This is according to some top Transmission specialists and is regarded as a higher quality way to do it. So that is what I have done in the past and what I plan to carry on doing.

But I thank you for the advice.

Why would the 722.6 or any auto be 'shocked' in having a full ATF change?
Fair enough, if you like doing it that way.

I've always used Olly's (PCS) method. It's worked fine 3 times on 3 cars and about to do the forth.

 

[JBD]

Hi I ordered a S213 07/012/17 - when will the dealer be in a position to give me a build date?

Thanks

They should be able to give you the planned build date as soon as they placed the order with the factory. Unless they’re still waiting on a build slot


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[Madjack]

They should be able to give you the planned build date as soon as they placed the order with the factory. Unless they’re still waiting on a build slot


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Thanks - I will chase them up. They have given me an ETA of Feb/ March.

 

[MarkC350e]

Hi JBD - me again!

I now have my car - one question, the media manual refers to a TV function but can't see anywhere in the menus to select it - any ideas?

 

[Tiim533]

Hi JBD - me again!

I now have my car - one question, the media manual refers to a TV function but can't see anywhere in the menus to select it - any ideas?

Can you get TV's in a C350e? I assume it was a special order or something as you can't get them in the UK? In Germany, you can order it for an extra €1,200.

 

[MarkC350e]

Shame if that's the case - not sure why a UK spec owners guide would refer to it if not part of the spec?

 

[JBD]

Shame if that's the case - not sure why a UK spec owners guide would refer to it if not part of the spec?

I’m assuming that’s referring to the DVD player if you have COMAND


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[MarkC350e]

I’m assuming that’s referring to the DVD player if you have COMAND


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DVD works fine on Comand, just cannot find the TV Option which is in the owners guide...

 

[JBD]

DVD works fine on Comand, just cannot find the TV Option which is in the owners guide...

Definitely doesn’t have one


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[MarkC350e]

Definitely doesn’t have one


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Oh well, thanks for coming back to me - not important tbh - just a nice gimmick if it was there - car is awesome anyway!

 

[grober]

THE 53's have surfaced at the Detroit show!
2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53, E53 Coupe, and E53 Cabriolet World Premiere | Automobile Magazine

 

[Bluegnomes]

The whole change to inline6 and 48V hybrid thing is really interesting however I'm surprised how much CO2 these "53" cars put out for a hybrid.

 

[Tiim533]

Lovely. I wonder how much they'll cost in the UK. Anyone like to estimate?

 

[JBD]

The whole change to inline6 and 48V hybrid thing is really interesting however I'm surprised how much CO2 these "53" cars put out for a hybrid.

It’s a mild hybrid system that aids performance and economy. That engine is 15% more efficient than the one it replaces, which is a sizeable difference for a performance car


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[Bluegnomes]

I presume that they will cost somewhere between a e43 and e63?

"That engine is 15% more efficient than the one it replaces" I guess it depends on what you consider is replaces. Replacing the 4.0l "63" engine in these models? I think that 201g/km is not great if you look at other 3.0TT engines, especially with an element of hybridsation. Still I would have had one if they had made a e53 estate.

 

[SW18]

Still I would have had one if they had made a e53 estate.

Me too - sounds ideal for my needs. If there’s an Estate version I’ll be taking a look (though realistically only for a second-hand purchase).

 

[Bluegnomes]

No estate as far as Ive read. Or a CLS53 SB.

 

[JBD]

I presume that they will cost somewhere between a e43 and e63?

"That engine is 15% more efficient than the one it replaces" I guess it depends on what you consider is replaces. Replacing the 4.0l "63" engine in these models? I think that 201g/km is not great if you look at other 3.0TT engines, especially with an element of hybridsation. Still I would have had one if they had made a e53 estate.

It’s replacing the engine in the current 43


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[JBD]

Me too - sounds ideal for my needs. If there’s an Estate version I’ll be taking a look (though realistically only for a second-hand purchase).

That’ll come in the facelift


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[JBD]

Just thought I’d share a few more pictures I took in Valencia back in December, for anyone after a GLC63

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