from reading the topic below on auto vs manual transmissions>>>

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i really cant believe that the Auto SLK is quicker than the manual - has anyone any experience of driving both??<br>
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cheers<br>
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Chris<br>

to shift. I have driven both, but not enough to condemn the stick. In a contest, I feel the auto is far more consistant and runs the engine to the limits without overreving or missing a shift.

1. M-B makes a very efficient automatic transmission.<br>
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2. The automatic's torque converter helps to provide more torque to the rear wheels during acceleration.<br>
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3. The manual is hard to shift fast.

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Im still in 2 minds whether to get a manual or Auto, i guess ill have to try both, but im tending towards the manual, mainly cos im in the UK and Autos arent really popular over here, so when it comes time to sell, i think a manula will be easier to sell/and or have a higher price - anyone any thoughts on this??? im not sure anyone on this BB is from the UK.<br>
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cheers<br>
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Chris

Send a mail with your new email to <br>
Torsten.Gerber@MBSLK.de

While I agree that the automatic is more consistent, I think that the fact you can drop the clutch with a manual, rev at 4000 before releasing the clutch, means that you will get a better launch and therefore a better time. If you read the fine print in R&T, C&D, etc, this is how they test the cars in their test. I don't recommend this as a general practice but I think you can at least keep up with the automatic.

and get just as much out of it.<br>
It's interesting though that the heavier automatic is as fast or even faster then the stick.