5G-Tronic is

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name for its five-speed

automatic transmission An automatic transmission (sometimes abbreviated to auto or AT) is a multi-speed transmission used in internal combustion engine-based motor vehicles that does not require any input from the driver to change forward gears under normal driving ...

, starting off with the W5A 580 and W5A 330 (Wandler-5-Gang-Automatik bis 580 oder 330 Nm Eingangsdrehmoment; converter-5-gear-automatic with 428 or 243 ft·lb maximum input torque; type 722.6) as core models.

Abstract

The 5G-Tronic (model W5A 330 and W5A 580 · type 722.6) is an electronically shifted 5-speed overdrive

with

torque converter A torque converter is a type of fluid coupling that transfers rotating power from a prime mover, like an internal combustion engine, to a rotating driven load. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the torque converter connects the power ...

lock-up (typically in gears 3, 4 and 5) and 2-speed for reverse. In all applications this transmission is identified as the New Automatic Gearbox Generation One, or NAG1. It replaced the older 4-speed 4G-Tronic transmission-family and its 5-speed derivative, and was replaced by the significantly more complex and cost-intensive 7-speed Mercedes-Benz

7G-Tronic 7G-Tronic is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its seven-speed automatic transmission, starting off with the W7A 700 and W7A 400 (Wandler-7-Gang-Automatik bis 700 oder 400 Nm Eingangsdrehmoment; converter-7-gear-automatic with 516 ...

(model W7A 700 · type 722.9) transmission with 11 main components, introduced in 2003. Due to its high torque capacity (up to 1000 Nm) and lower cost, it was still retained for turbocharged V12 engines, four-cylinder applications and commercial vehicles for almost a decade. It is still being built for niche applications (e.g. Sprinter with petrol/CNG M111 engine, Jeep Wrangler, etc.).

Specifications

Basic concept

Technical and economic progress is reflected in 5 forward gears out of 9 main components, compared to 5 forward gears out of 11 main components in the direct predecessor. It is fully electronically controlled and equipped with a torque converter lock-up.

Gear ratios

Special operating modes

Winter/Summer (Standard) Mode

Activated by a toggle switch, Winter mode sets the gearbox to start off in 2nd gear, both in Drive and Reverse. This is designed to reduce wheelspin on icy surfaces. Also in "W" mode the transmission will shift at lower speeds. "S" mode is not sport but Sommer (German for summer) or Standard. With Jaguar XJR applications the switch is labelled "Sport". In regular driving mode the gearbox starts off in 2nd gear, both in Drive and Reverse, and will only engage 1st gear when triggered via the kickdown switch (Drive only). While "Sport" mode is enabled the gearbox will always start off in 1st gear.

Speedshift (2001-)

Speedshift is a performance feature set for the Mercedes-Benz transmissions which includes manual mode and active downshifting. When cornering at high speed, the transmission maintains the same gear above a certain lateral acceleration level. It can also automatically downshift before overtaking. It was first used in 2001 Mercedes-Benz C 32 AMG and 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 32 AMG.

AMG Speedshift (2002-)

A version with mechanical lock-up of the torque converter from first gear and steering-wheel-mounted shifter. AMG Speedshift is also used in 7G-Tronic transmission. It was first used in 2002 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG, S 55 AMG, C55, CL 55 AMG.

AMG Speedshift R

A version used in

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. It includes three manual modes.

Applications

Mercedes models

Mercedes S-Class

*1996–1998

Mercedes-Benz W140 The Mercedes-Benz W140 is a series of flagship vehicles manufactured by Mercedes-Benz from 1991 to 1998 in sedan/saloon and coupe body styles and two wheelbase lengths (SE and SEL). Mercedes-Benz unveiled the W140 S-Class at Geneva Motor Show in ...

*1999–2005

Mercedes-Benz W220 The Mercedes-Benz W220 was a range of flagship sedans which, as the fourth generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, replaced the W140 S-Class after model year 1998 — with long and short wheelbase versions, performance and luxury options; available ...

*2006–2013

Mercedes-Benz W221 The Mercedes-Benz W221 is a chassis code of S-Class, the successor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) and the predecessor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222). The S-Class are the flagship vehicles of Mercedes-Benz and each generation typical ...

(V12 models only)

Mercedes CL

*1996–1998

Mercedes-Benz C140 The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a line of grand tourers which was produced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz, produced from 1992 to 2014. The name CL stands for the German Coupé Leicht (Coupé-Light) or Coupé Luxusklasse (Coupé-Luxury). It i ...

*2000–2006 Mercedes-Benz C215 *2007–2014

Mercedes-Benz C216 The Mercedes-Benz C216 is the last generation for the grand tourer with name Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. It replaced the C215 platform. In 2014 it was replaced by the C217 S-Class Coupe. Initial release (2006–) Like its predecessors, the C216 ...

(V12 Models only)

Mercedes CLS

*2004-2006

Mercedes-Benz W219 The C219 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the first generation of the CLS-Class range of four-door coupe features a fastback body style by Mercedes-Benz, and was produced between 2004 and 2010. The CLS-Class has only four seats and is marketed by Me ...

Mercedes E-Class

*1996–2002

Mercedes-Benz W210 The Mercedes-Benz W210 was the internal designation for a range of executive cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz and marketed under the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, E-Class model name in both sedan (car), sedan/saloon (1995–2002) and station wagon, st ...

(all models except some early 1996 cars) *2002–2006

Mercedes-Benz W211 The Mercedes-Benz W211 is the third generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class made from 2002 to 2009 in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate configurations – replacing the W210 E-Class models and superseded by the Mercedes-Benz W212 in 2009. The C ...

(all models except 2004-2006 RWD E500) *2007–2009

(4-cyl and 4-matic only) *2009–2011

Mercedes-Benz W212 The W212 and S212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class series is the fourth-generation of the E-Class range of executive cars which was produced by Mercedes-Benz between 2009 and 2016 as the successor to the W211 E-Class. The body styles of the range are: * 4 ...

(4-cyl models only)

Mercedes C-Class

*1996–2000

Mercedes-Benz W202 Mercedes-Benz W202 is the internal designation for a compact sedan/saloon manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz 1993–2000, as the first generation of the C-Class, now in its fifth generation. Replacing the 190 series/W201 in June 1993, ...

*2001–2005

Mercedes-Benz W203 The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) is the internal designation for a range of compact executive cars manufactured and marketed by DaimlerChrysler from 2000 to early 2007, as the second generation of the C-Class — in sedan/saloon, three-door l ...

(all models) *2006–2007

(4-cyl and 4-matic models only) *2007–2011

Mercedes-Benz W204 The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) is the third generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz in Sedan (car), sedan/saloon (2007–2014), station wagon, station wagon/estate (2008–2014) and coupé (201 ...

(4-cyl models only)

Mercedes CLK

*1998–2002

Mercedes-Benz W208 The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a former series of mid-size or entry-level luxury coupés and convertibles produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1997 and 2010. Although its design and styling was derived from the E-Class, the mechanical underpinnings ...

*2003–2005

Mercedes-Benz W209 The C209/A209 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class range of mid-size / compact executive coupes produced between 2002 and 2010. The body styles of the range are: * 2-door coupé (C209) * 2-door convert ...

(all models except 2005 CLK 500) *2006–2009

(4-cyl and CLK 55AMG only)

Mercedes ML

*1998–2005

Mercedes-Benz W163 The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class (designated with the "ML" nomenclature), is a executive car, mid-size luxury Sport utility vehicle, SUV produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. In terms of size, it is ...

Mercedes G-Class

*1996–2006 Mercedes-Benz W463 (all models) *2007–2012 Mercedes-Benz W463 (G55 AMG only)

Mercedes SLK

*1997–2003 Mercedes-Benz R170 *2004–2010 Mercedes-Benz R171 (4-cyl models only)

Mercedes SL

*1996–2001

Mercedes-Benz R129 The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 until 2001. The R129 replaced the R107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year. The R129 was offered as ...

*2001–2004 Mercedes-Benz R230 (all models) *2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz R230 (all models except SL500) *2007–2011 Mercedes-Benz R230 (SL 55AMG and V12 models only)

Mercedes SLR

*2005–2009 Mercedes-Benz W199

Maybach

*2002–2013

Maybach 57 and 62 The Maybach 57 (chassis no. W240) and 62 (chassis no. V240) were the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's revival by DaimlerChrysler AG (now Mercedes-Benz Group AG). They are derived from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach concept ...

Non Mercedes-Benz models

Jeep

*2002–2013

Jeep Grand Cherokee The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a range of mid-size SUVs produced by the American manufacturer Jeep. At its introduction, while most SUVs were still manufactured with body-on-frame construction, the Grand Cherokee has used a unibody chassis from the ...

(02-04 WG Diesel W5J400, 05-10 WK V6, WK 6.1 SRT V8, WH V6 3.0 Diesel export only ''Steyr'' W5A580) *2006–2010

Jeep Commander The Jeep Commander is an automobile nameplate used by Jeep since 2005 for several SUV models: * Jeep Commander (XK), a mid-size SUV produced from 2005 to 2010 * Jeep Commander (2022), a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Jeep Compass produced ...

XK (3.7 gas) XH (3.0 diesel - export) *2012–2016

Jeep Wrangler (JK) The Jeep Wrangler (JK) is the third generation of the Jeep Wrangler off-road vehicle. The Wrangler was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show#2006, 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the JK series 2007 Wrangler ...

* Jeep Liberty (KK) (W5A580)

Dodge

*2005–2008 Dodge Magnum (AWD, RT, SRT8 only) *2006–2014 Dodge Charger (2006-14 R/T, SRT8; 5.7, 6.1L, & 6.4) (2006-2007 3.5L V6 HO) *2006-2020

Dodge Charger Pursuit The Dodge Charger is a full-size four-door sedan, introduced first at the 2005 North American International Auto Show and built by American automobile manufacturer Stellantis North America, a subsidiary of Stellantis. It is available in re ...

*2007–2011 Dodge Nitro (4.0L and 2,8 diesel) *2009–2014 Dodge Challenger *2011–2012

Dodge Durango The Dodge Durango is a mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by Dodge in three generations starting with the 1998 model year. The first two generations were very similar in that both were based on the Dodge Dakota and Ram Pickup, both ...

(V6 Models only) *2003–2006

Dodge Sprinter The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle ( van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past, the Sprinter had been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Do ...

Vans ( N. America)

Chrysler

*2004–2008

Chrysler Crossfire The Chrysler Crossfire is a rear-wheel drive, two-seat sports car that was sold by Chrysler and built by Karmann of Germany for the 2004 to 2008 model years. Developed during the union of Daimler and Chrysler, the two-seater is based on the ...

, all models

*2005–2014

Chrysler 300 The Chrysler 300 is a full-size luxury car manufactured and marketed by Stellantis North America (and its predecessor companies) as a four-door sedan and station wagon in its first generation (model years 2005–2010) and solely as a four-d ...

Lancia

*2011-2014

Lancia Thema The Lancia Thema (Type 834) is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia between 1984 and 1994, and one of four cars to share the Type Four platform alongside the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma and Saab 9000. The Thema was first shown ...

Jaguar

*1998–2003 Jaguar X308 (Supercharged models only) *1998–2002

Jaguar XK (X100) The Jaguar XK8 (project code X100) is a grand tourer launched by Jaguar Cars in 1996, and was the first generation of a new XK series. The XK8 was available in two-door coupé or two-door convertible body styles with the new 4.0-litre Jaguar ...

(Supercharged models only)

SsangYong

*1997–2014 SsangYong Chairman H *2001–2017

SsangYong Rexton The SsangYong Rexton ( Korean: 쌍용 렉스턴) is a mid-size SUV manufactured by SsangYong Motor since late 2001. The name Rexton is derived from the Latin title ' rex' and the English word 'tone', which is intended to mean "the ruler's tone ...

*2004–2019 SsangYong Rodius *2005–2014 SsangYong Kyron *2014–2018 SsangYong Actyon

Porsche

*1997–2006 Porsche 911

Freightliner

*2001-2007 Freightliner Sprinter Vans (USA)

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