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New nine-speed automatic transmission debuts in the
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Discovering the inside of the 9G-TRONIC
Innovative solutions for maximum comfort and
outstanding energy efficiency
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experience
Developed for in-house drive systems
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BlueTEC with
9G-TRONIC has primarily been achieved as a result of the high
efficiency level of the transmission. As part of this, the broad
ratio spread of 9.15 for gears one to nine allows a clearly
perceptible reduction in engine speed and is a decisive factor
behind the high level of energy efficiency and ride comfort.
Shortened shift and reaction times ensure optimum spontaneity
combined with outstanding ease of shifting. In manual mode and
S mode in particular, the
9G-TRONIC responds significantly more spontaneously and
enhances driving pleasure.
The particular ease of shifting of the new 9G-TRONIC - a focal
point during development and a hallmark feature of a MercedesBenz automatic transmission - comes courtesy of a
comprehensive package of measures. These include the novel
direct control system which enables short, barely perceptible
gear changes. The combination of twin-turbine torsional damper
and centrifugal pendulum technology in the torque converter
ensures outstanding drive comfort. Together with the extended
gear ratio spread, higher speeds can now be driven at lower
engine speeds for even greater comfort. In reality this translates
into being able to drive at 120 km/h in 9th gear with an engine
speed of around only 1350 rpm, for example.
Advanced technology for superior power transmission
In the case of the 9-speed automatic transmission, the
development engineers also focussed on the area of "compact
lightweight construction". Despite two additional gears and a
maximum transferable torque of up to 1000 newton metres, the
new automatic transmission requires as little installation space
as its predecessor and is also lighter in weight. The two-piece
housing design has been retained: the torque converter housing
is made of lightweight aluminium, while the transmission
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Contacts:
Christian Anosowitsch, tel. no.: +49 (0)711 17-75849,
christian.anosowitsch@daimler.com
Wolfgang Zanker, tel. no.: +49 (0)711 17-75847,
wolfgang.zanker@daimler.com
Further information about Mercedes-Benz is available online:
www.media.daimler.com and www.mercedes-benz.com
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output speed.
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The inner centre gear of the 1st gear set is part of the
drive shaft, and therefore permanently connected to it.
The outer ring gear of the 2nd gear set has a mechanical
connection to the inner centre gear of the 3rd gear set.
The planetary gears of the 3rd gear set rotate in the outer
ring gear braked by multi-disc brake B, and transfer the
increased torque at reduced rpm to the drive shaft.
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As a reliable oil supply and the necessary oil levels within the
transmission under all operating conditions can only be partly
simulated in a computer model, the engineers came up with a
test rig with "X-ray eyes". They produced a transparent
transmission housing for the 9G-TRONIC from a high-strength
plastic, installed the complete automatic transmission assembly
inside it and mounted this "glass 9G-TRONIC" on a special
pivoting test rig. During the subsequent test runs the glass
transmission was subjected to different engine speeds, oil
temperatures from -20 to +120 degrees C and various tilting
angles along the longitudinal and transverse axis to simulate
linear and lateral acceleration. In the process the oil circuit was
monitored with the help of HD cameras and optimised where
necessary.
Thanks to this intensive preparation with virtual tests and
extensive test rig operation, the practical trials with prototypes
were able to commence at a very high level of maturity, making
the entire test procedure much more effective. More than 5
million kilometres were covered during these practical trials in a
wide range of prototypes.
The extensive test programme ensures the reliability and longterm durability of the 9G-TRONIC as a hallmark of the brand.
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Number of gears
Torque
converter/transmission
housing
Cooling/lubrication
open
1000
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Dimensions and weights
Overall length
mm
Overall width
mm
Overall height
mm
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550
95
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2987
83.0 x 92.0
185/252 at 3600 rpm
620 at 1600-2400 rpm
15.5: 1
High-pressure fuel injection with commonrail technology, VNT turbocharger, EDC
Power transmission
Transmission
Gear ratios
Final-drive ratio
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
7th gear
8th gear
9th gear
Reverse
Chassis and suspension
Front axle
Rear axle
Braking system
Steering
Wheels
Tyres
Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase
Track, front/rear
Length (overall)
Width (overall)
Height (overall)
Turning circle
Boot capacity max.*
Kerb weight acc. to EC
Payload
Perm. gross vehicle weight
Tank capacity/incl. reserve of
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
m
l
kg
kg
kg
l
2874
1583/1599
4879
1854
1475
11.28
490
1885
555
2440
59.0/8.0
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Top speed
Combined fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
km/h
250
l/100 km 5.3 - 5.6
g/km
138 - 148
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2987
83.0 x 92.0
185/252 at 3600 rpm
620 at 1600-2400 rpm
15.5: 1
High-pressure fuel injection with commonrail technology, VNT turbocharger, EDC
Power transmission
Transmission
Gear ratios
Final-drive ratio
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
7th gear
8th gear
9th gear
Reverse
Chassis and suspension
Front axle
Rear axle
Braking system
Steering
Wheels
Tyres
Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase
Track, front/rear
Length (overall)
Width (overall)
Height (overall)
Turning circle
Boot capacity max.*
Kerb weight acc. to EC
Payload
Perm. gross vehicle weight
Tank capacity/incl. reserve of
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
m
l
kg
kg
kg
l
2874
1583/1604
4905
1854
1507
11.28
1855
1955
595
2550
59.0/8.0
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Top speed
Combined fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
km/h
250
l/100 km 5.5 - 5.7
g/km
144 - 150