What is w & s driving modes

Asked by Akmannapuzha Jun 28, 2013 at 05:28 PM about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500

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DavidH25 answered 10 years ago

Winter and Summer. Winter mode starts off on a higher gear to help with traction, to not apply too much power that MB has.

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bobkat answered 10 years ago

some models of MB have it marked as S (sport) and C (comfort). Starting off in 2nd gear (C) is supposed to save a little gas - "they say".

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Michael answered 10 years ago

Winter and sport higher gear start in w mode Stays in the gears longer in s mode

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alfaman answered 10 years ago

my friend as i have noticed in the catalog that it is (w) we and (s) standard

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