What is the difference between M gear and S gear?

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HarrisonAnn
07/29/25 10:34pm
M stands for manual mode, while S stands for sport mode. In manual mode, the operation is similar to that of a manual transmission vehicle, whereas in sport mode, more fuel is consumed to achieve faster acceleration. The main difference between the two lies in their purpose and function. Relevant information is as follows: S gear: S gear is the sport mode of a car, and many automatic transmission vehicles are equipped with an S gear. Some high-end models of A-class cars also feature an S gear design. In sport mode, the transmission can shift freely, but the shift timing is delayed, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer period. This allows the car to maintain low gear and high RPM for an extended time, resulting in greater torque output and acceleration. M gear: M gear refers to a position on the mode dial of a fully manual camera. Generally, digital cameras refer to P, A, and S as partial manual functions, while M is considered the fully manual function. M gear can also refer to a position in today's cars with a manual-automatic transmission. This means it can shift automatically or manually, such as when the gear lever is moved to the middle of the M+ and M- symbols.
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