[. . . ] If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the "Controls in detail" section will help you with more detailed information. You will find the reference to the appropriate page number at the end of each section.
Unlocking with the remote control
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Your vehicle can be started with the key. P 80. 35-2076-31 69 Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle as they could accidentally activate these functions. Therefore, take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short while. [. . . ] or Press and hold the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 2 until the desired speed has been reached. or or Press and hold the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 until the desired speed has been reached. Variable Speedtronic switches off automatically: if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown) and if the accelerator pedal is depressed beyond the pressure point (kickdown) and your current speed differs from the stored speed by no more than 12 mph (20 km/h)
Fine adjustment in increments of 0. 5 mph (1 km/h)
Higher speed Press the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 4.
Press the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 5. Cruise control or Distronic* is selected.
Deactivating variable Speedtronic
There are various ways of deactivating variable Speedtronic: Press the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 3. Variable Speedtronic is deactivated.
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Low speed limiter*
You can use the low speed limiter in vehicles fitted with 4MATIC* and Distronic*. You can use this function to restrict the speed at any speed above 4 mph (7 km/h) using the cruise control lever. Use the low speed limiter in the same way as variable Speedtronic ( page 237). offroad) on steep downhill gradients
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You cannot use the low speed limiter immediately after starting the engine. You must remove your foot from the brake pedal and wait a few seconds before you can use the low speed limiter.
You cannot exceed the set limit speed, even if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
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The set limit speed can be stored separately for each individual key ( page 155). If permanent Speedtronic is used to set the limit for winter tyres, you must: switch off the key dependence or set the same limit speed for all keys
Permanent Speedtronic
You can use the operating system to limit the speed permanently to a value between 100 mph (160 km/h) (e. g. Permanent Speedtronic remains active, even if variable Speedtronic is deactivated. SBC Stop does not replace the parking brake and must not be used for parking. The Selector lever in park position warning message appears in the multi-function display if SBC Stop is activated and: the driver's door is opened the bonnet is opened the ignition is switched off the system or the voltage supply has malfunctioned
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A regular warning will also sound at regular intervals if SBC Stop is activated and you: open the bonnet stop the engine and open the driver's door The warning draws your attention to the fact that the vehicle has been parked while SBC Stop is still activated. Apply the brakes immediately or shift the selector lever to position P. Quickly depress the brake pedal to the stop until the SBCH message appears in the multi-function display. SBC Hold is activated.
SBC Hold
SBC Hold relieves the strain on the driver: when pulling away, especially on steep slopes when manoeuvring on steep slopes when waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. The braking effect is cancelled when the accelerator pedal is depressed and SBC Hold is deactivated as the vehicle pulls away.
SBC Hold is activated You cannot activate SBC Hold if: the parking brake is depressed the driver's door or the bonnet is open the engine is not running
Activating SBC Hold
You can activate SBC Hold if: the vehicle is stationary, and the selector lever* is at D, R or N Stop the vehicle. Apply the brake.
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If the ignition has been switched off, the engine cannot be started again until SBC Stop has been deactivated.
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The vehicle is braked when SBC Hold is activated. For this reason, deactivate SBC Hold if the vehicle is to be set in motion by other means (e. g. in a car wash or by towing).
The SBC Hold braking effect is cancelled and the vehicle could roll away if: an occupant deactivates SBC Hold by depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal the system or the voltage supply (e. g. battery failure) has malfunctioned the electrical system in the engine compartment or the fuses have been tampered with the battery is disconnected If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate SBC Hold and secure the vehicle against rolling away ( see page 47).
Never get out of the vehicle while SBC Hold is activated. SBC Hold must never be operated or deactivated by a passenger or from outside the vehicle. [. . . ] The current consumption values may be found in the COC documents (EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are supplied when the vehicle is delivered.
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The actual consumption values of your vehicle may deviate from the values given depending on: your style of driving road and traffic conditions environmental influences the vehicle's condition
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Do not use fuel additives as they could lead to increased wear and engine damage. The use of fuel additives limits warranty claims.
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CO2 (carbon dioxide) is the gas which scientists currently consider to be chiefly responsible for warming the earth's atmosphere (greenhouse effect). Your vehicle's CO2 emissions vary directly in accordance with fuel consumption and depend on: the efficient use of fuel by the engine the style of driving other non-technical factors, such as environmental influences or road conditions You can contribute towards minimising CO2 emissions by driving carefully and having your vehicle serviced regularly.
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Fuel consumption (Saloons) in accordance with Directive 1999/100/EC
(Directive concerning carbon dioxide emissions and the fuel consumption of motor vehicles) Amount in litres per 100 km 6-speed manual transmission Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km) Automatic transmission* Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km)
1) Only available for certain countries.
E 200 Kompressor 11. 6 6. 1 8. 4 202
E 2401)
E 240 4MATIC
E 320
15. 4 7. 4 10. 5 252
12. 8 6. 4 8. 7 209
14. 7 7. 1 9. 9 238
15. 1 8. 2 10. 6 255
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Amount in litres per 100 km 6-speed manual transmission Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km) Automatic transmission* Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km)
E 320 4MATIC
E 500
E 500 4MATIC
E 55 AMG
14. 9 7. 8 10. 4 250
17. 3 7. 5 11. 1 258
17. 7 8. 8 11. 9 285
19. 1 9. 3 12. 9 310
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Amount in litres per 100 km 6-speed manual transmission Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km) Automatic transmission* Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km)
1) Only available for certain countries.
E 200 CDI 8. 7 5. 0 6. 3 167
E 220 CDI1) 8. 5 4. 8 6. 1 162
E 270 CDI1) 9. 3 5. 2 6. 7 178
E 320 CDI
E 400 CDI
8. 6 5. 1 6. 4 168
8. 9 5. 1 6. 5 172
10. 1 5. 4 7. 1 188
9. 4 5. 4 6. 9 183
13. 5 7. 1 9. 4 247
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Amount in litres per 100 km 6-speed manual transmission Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km) Automatic transmission* Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km)
E 200 CDI1) 8. 5 5. 1 6. 3 167
E 220 CDI1) 8. 6 5. 1 6. 4 169
8. 9 5. 3 6. 6 175
9. 2 5. 4 6. 8 179
1) Equipped with a EURO4-standard engine with diesel particle filter*.
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Fuel consumption (Estates) in accordance with Directive 1999/100/EC
(Directive concerning carbon dioxide emissions and the fuel consumption of motor vehicles) Amount in litres per 100 km 6-speed manual transmission Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km) Automatic transmission* Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km)
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E 200 Kompressor 12. 9 6. 8 9. 1 218
E 2401)
E 240 4MATIC
E 320
16. 5 8. 3 11. 4 274
13. 3 7. 0 9. 4 225
15. 9 8. 0 10. 9 262
15. 2 8. 3 10. 9 262
15. 7 7. 6 10. 6 254
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Amount in litres per 100 km 6-speed manual transmission Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km) Automatic transmission* Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km)
E 320 4MATIC
E 500
E 500 4MATIC
E 55 AMG
15. 4 8. 2 10. 8 260
17. 3 8. 4 11. 6 276
18. 2 9. 2 12. 3 296
20. 1 9. 8 13. 6 326
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Amount in litres per 100 km 6-speed manual transmission Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km) Automatic transmission* Urban Extra-urban Total (NEDC) CO2 emissions (g/km)
1) 2) 3) 4)
E 220 CDI1) 9. 6 5. 3 6. 9 183
E 270 CDI1) 9. 7 5. 5 7. 1 188
E 320 CDI
E 220 CDI2) 3)
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9. 6 5. 6 7. 1 188
10. 0 5. 6 7. 2 193
10. 1 5. 7 7. 3 194 7. 44)
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