The 5-speed automatic transmission with Touchshift comes as standard in the E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY and E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY. It provides extremely smooth gear changes for improved comfort. At the touch of a button you can select between two shift programmes which allow you to electronically control the transmission characteristics and the shift points – for an economical or sporty driving style.

In the E 300, E 350 and E 500 models, the standard-fit 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission changes gear for you. Thanks to the smaller rev speed ranges, an optimum ratio can be maintained at all times. This has the effect of reducing fuel consumption and optimising acceleration while also producing smoother transitions between the gears. When shifting down through the gears, 7G-TRONIC’s direct multiple downshift principle allows it to skip individual gears, making for faster gear changes.

For even sportier progress, you can also operate the 7G-TRONIC transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles, which are included as part of the optional extras of the AMG sports package and dynamic handling package for automatic models. The two side-mounted buttons behind the wheel permit rapid upshifts and downshifts for even more driving pleasure. As another special feature, keeping the downshift steering wheel gearshift paddle pressed in automatically engages the best gear for rapid acceleration.

Greater comfort for better driving enjoyment is also provided by the DIRECT SELECT lever, which you can use to change the transmission setting directly on the steering wheel.