What does the E/S gear in Mercedes-Benz mean?

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AbigailRose
07/30/25 3:57am
Audi's E gear stands for Economy mode, and S stands for Sport mode. Below is relevant information about Sport mode and Economy mode: The difference between Sport mode and Economy mode: The biggest difference between Economy mode and Sport mode is that Economy mode saves more energy. Economy mode is relatively more stable and comfortable, suitable for daily use, while Sport mode accelerates faster and is suitable for overtaking. When Economy mode is activated, the transmission response slows down, favoring lower RPM conditions to achieve fuel-saving effects. Characteristics of Sport mode and Economy mode: Economy mode primarily makes comprehensive judgments during vehicle movement on conditions that affect fuel consumption, such as automatic transmission gear and engine RPM. The ECU control unit calculates the optimal fuel quantity to provide the engine for operation, effectively reducing fuel consumption compared to Sport driving mode. Sport mode offers stronger power and more aggressive torque output. Under the same throttle depth, Sport mode provides greater engine output, and when the throttle is fully pressed, the torque in Sport mode rises more directly and rapidly.
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