Mercedes-Benz

Glide mode function

With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

Glide mode is characterised by the following:

the combustion engine is disconnected from the drivetrain and the engine continues to run in neutral.
the transmission position is displayed in green in the multifunction display.
vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system (EQ Boost technology): the combustion engine is switched off depending on the driving situation. All of the vehicle functions remain active.

Glide mode is activated if the following conditions are met:

drive program is selected.
the speed is within a suitable range.
the road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
there is no trailer coupled to the trailer hitch, and no bicycle rack fitted.
you are no longer depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.

Glide mode can also be activated if you have selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the drive program .

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the conditions is no longer met.

Glide mode can also be prevented by the following parameters: