The 6-speed manual transmission combines sporty and economical driving. The transmission ratio is perfectly tailored to the engine output and the particularly exact and short shift throws make each gear change a pure joy.

The transmission delivers particularly good acceleration values even in demanding driving situations. In addition, the integral gearshift recommendation function, the current consumption indicator and theECO start/stop function all contribute towards optimising fuel consumption.

The consumption and efficiency-optimised 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission features compellingly lowered fuel consumption, extremely gentle gearshifts and reduced noise levels.

• Seven forward gears: wider overall spacing between bottom and top gear but also less spacing between one gear and the next make for a more comfortable driving experience.
• Optimum engine speed: the result - lower fuel consumption and virtually imperceptible gearshifts.
• Powerful torque: multiple downshifting allows for quick bursts of speed.
• A new generation of torque converter: increased operating life, further reduction in noise levels and a more dynamic response thanks to innovative transmission technology.
• Lower fuel consumption: the ECO start/stop function temporarily switches off the engine at stop lights and in traffic.
• Comfortable or sporty: the driver can use a switch on the centre console to pre-select one of the two drive programmes: "E" (economy) and "S" (sport). In conjunction with the steering-wheel gearshift paddles, a third "M" (manual) mode is added to these for even faster gearshifts.