Have a 1996 C220 4 cyl. 4 speed

Asked by 1996c220 Jul 17, 2012 at 07:36 PM about the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220

Question type: General

Shifter on D how many time should it change gears going down the road, cus mine only shifts 3 times and RPM is at 3100 at 70 mph. is this good or bad.

2 Answers

145

i have the same transmission and it would only shift 3 times cause its a 4 speed (<=shift) 1<2<3<4 I have the AMG version and 3000 rpm is normal at that speed, as long as you are getting over 24mpg you are fine

2 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful

Thanks aj . i see the relavance of it now guess i needed to see it in writeing. Thanks again.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Lorne Grandison
    Reputation
    12,450
  • #2
    zabi
    Reputation
    5,600
  • #3
    PPC123
    Reputation
    5,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
33 Great Deals out of 556 listings starting at $5,450
Used BMW 3 Series
59 Great Deals out of 1,213 listings starting at $2,500
Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class
20 Great Deals out of 211 listings starting at $6,500
Used BMW M3
6 Great Deals out of 77 listings starting at $14,995
Used BMW 5 Series
21 Great Deals out of 302 listings starting at $5,299
Used Chevrolet Corvette
28 Great Deals out of 765 listings starting at $15,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.