5G Tronic
5G Tronic
5G Tronic
722.6
Introduction
• The Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic (also called 722.6) is an electronically
shifted 5-speed overdrive automatic transmission with torque converter
lockup clutch.
• The ratios for the gear stages are achieved by three planetary gear sets.
• The 5th gear is designed with a step-up ratio as an overdrive.
• Basically automatic transmission 722.6 with electronic control offers the
following advantages:
– Reduced fuel consumption
– Improved shift comfort
– More favorable gear steps as a result of 5 gears
– Enhanced life and reliability.
– Reduced servicing costs
• The term power flow refers to the transmission of propulsion power and
engine torques. The engine torques are transferred to the drive wheels by
means of the mechanical-hydraulic connection between the engine,
torque converter and automatic transmission.
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