Gearing differences (if any)

[worzel]

Hello all

Not a MB owner just yet- I'm still trawling thru technical stuff and apologise if this is a previously oft asked question but- what is the difference in the gearing in top of the various 107 models.

I've discovered that 350 models are geared for 20mph/1000 revs in auto top and that these use a 3 speed autobox but what about the 300 models onwards?

These apparently use a 4 speed auto and am I correct in thinking that 4th is a "lock-up" that offers a higher ratio?

If so could someone helpful out there tell me what 70mph equates to in engine speed in the 300/380/420 models.

Many thanks in anticipation.

John Blackwell

 

[Myros]

500sl

4th gear 34mph/1000revs 4 spd non-switching box 1985. 3d is about 25mph/1000revs. ( just memory, don't shoot me down on a decimal point)
Don't get time to see the rev counter in 1st and 2nd, too busy hanging on.
The four speeder won't set off in first on a 500 unless you lock-up, or flatten the pedal. It will set light to the tyres if you try hard enough.

 

[pascal]

Going by other MB 3litre cars in 80s, I'd say that the 4sp auto, would equate to 21/23 mph in top.


Pascal