Does the Mercedes-Benz column shifter have an S gear?
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Mercedes-Benz column shifters do not have an S gear. Definition of column shifter: A column shifter gets its name because the gear lever is pulled toward the driver's chest when shifting. There are two types of gear lever arrangements in cars: floor-mounted and column-mounted. When the gear lever is located below the right side of the steering wheel, it is called a column shifter. Types of column shifters: The gear arrangement pattern is the same as that of a regular automatic transmission. Most common column shifters are automatic. Column shifters are generally automatic transmissions. Common American cars with column shifters in China include the Buick GL8 and older Regal models. German Mercedes-Benz also frequently uses column shifters, such as in the C, E, R, S, ML, and GL series. The three currently available models under the British Rolls-Royce brand (Phantom, Ghost, Wraith) also use column shifters.