[ParkFarm]

Which 'box offers the smoothest and easiest drive do you think? Mostly town driving with the occasional longer trips for holidays and days out.

 

[roytheboy]

Haven't tried the manual, but the auto box is sublimely smooth.

 

[jmblack]

Auto. Without a doubt.

 

[Mariogert]

Auto. Without a doubt.

take the 7-speed auto :laugh:

 

[Dave Irvine]

My first Mercedes (acquired over 20 years ago) had a manual box and I was surprised how poor it was. Since then I have always settled for an auto and would certainly recommend that option.

 

[Flyn]

Once you go Auto you never go back!

 

[Ant]

I would also pick auto these days it is so much better and smoother than a manual car.

 

[GLA]

I would also pick auto these days it is so much better and smoother than a manual car.

I have a Manual 200 petrol as the wife prefers them and the 6 speed gear box is very good however I must admit I think the auto would probably be smoother ,,I have a BMW auto and its sublime,,,
I do think having a petrol or diesel makes a difference also in manuals the latter being worse to drive imop.