7G-TRONIC, the standard-fit 7-speed automatic transmission with DIRECT SELECT steering-wheel gearshift buttons, makes driving the M-Class even more of a pleasure. The transmission registers whether you are cornering, driving uphill or downhill and adjusts the gearshifts to your driving style. The M-Class responds more sensitively to a calm driving style and more dynamically to a sporty driving style.

The gears are selected using the selector lever behind the steering wheel. If you want to shift up or down manually, all you have to do is tap the steering-wheel gearshift buttons.