Does Mercedes-Benz Have Paddle Shifters?

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DelNathan
07/29/25 11:05am
Mercedes-Benz has paddle shifters. Location and Function of Paddle Shifters: Mercedes-Benz paddle shifters are located below the steering wheel, with one on each side. The left paddle is for downshifting, usually marked with a minus symbol, while the right paddle is for upshifting, typically marked with a plus sign. The steering wheel and paddle shifters rotate together during driving, facilitating gear changes. The inclusion of paddle shifters allows the vehicle to combine the control of a manual transmission with the convenience of an automatic transmission, making it an excellent feature. When driving on the road, to overtake a vehicle ahead, you can downshift using the paddle shifter, then increase the throttle to boost torque and speed, enabling a quick overtake. When driving on mountain roads or race tracks, you can downshift in advance to generate greater torque during turns, making the car faster. How to Use Paddle Shifters: To use Mercedes-Benz paddle shifters, shift the gear lever to S (Sport) or M (Manual) mode, at which point you can use the paddles to shift up or down. Some models also allow paddle shifting in D (Drive) mode. Paddle shifters are typically pull-type, where pulling the right paddle once shifts up one gear, and pulling the left paddle once shifts down one gear.
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