What does the gear position C mean on a Mercedes-Benz dashboard?

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JaylaDella
07/29/25 9:41pm
Mercedes-Benz dashboard gear position C stands for Comfort mode. When in C mode, the vehicle starts in 2nd gear, and the transmission control module selects higher gears at lower RPMs, resulting in smoother gear shifts and improved comfort and fuel economy. Mercedes-Benz is a renowned German automotive brand known for its luxury and high performance, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and a member of the Daimler AG. Its product lineup includes various passenger cars and medium to large commercial vehicles, with model series such as the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLS-Class, and SLC-Class. Taking the Mercedes-Benz E-Class as an example, it is a mid-to-large-sized high-end business sedan positioned between the C-Class and S-Class, featuring an electronic braking system, dual-control air suspension system, adaptive damping system, four-zone intelligent climate control system, and five large window airbags, among other configurations.
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